Potatoes
Les patates
1969 · 1h 35m · Comedy, Drama · France · Rated U (FR)
In a village in the Ardennes, during the German occupation, finding rations is becoming almost impossible. Clovis, an ordinary labourer, decides to cross the occupied zone to bring back enough potatoes to feed his family. His plan is a success but Clovis rapidly becomes obsessed with storing the precious tubers.
Directed by
Claude Autant-LaraBased on the novel by
Jacques Vaucherot6.1Smart score
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