Cannes Winners
France, 1946
Director: Jean Delannoy
Producer: Joseph Bercholz, Edouard Gide
Cast: Michèle Morgan, Pierre Blanchar, Line Noro, Jean Desailly
Screenwriter: Jean Aurenche, Pierre Bost, Jean Delannoy
Based on the novel by André Gide
Cinematography: Armand Thirard
Music: Georges Auric
Genre: Drama
Black-and-White
Aspect Ratio: 1.37:1
Language: French with English subtitles
Running Time: 110 minutes
Synopsis:
The pastor of a remote village adopts Gertrude, a young blind girl and, after she grows up, realizes that he has fallen in love with her, as has his adopted son, Jacques.
Awards and Recognition:
Best Actress - Michèle Morgan, Grand Prize of the Festival, and Best Musical Score (Cannes Film Festival, 1946)