The Horseman on the Roof

Based On the book by Jean Giono

The Horseman on the Roof (French: Le hussard sur le toit) is a 1995 French film directed by Jean-Paul Rappeneau and starring Juliette Binoche and Olivier Martinez. Based on the 1951 French novel Le hussard sur le toit by Jean Giono, the film follows the adventures of Angelo Pardi, a young Italian nobleman in France raising money for the Italian revolution against Austria during a time of cholera. The Italian struggle for independence and the cholera pandemic in southern France in 1832 are historical events. The film received César Awards in 1996 for Best Cinematography and Best Sound, as well as eight César Award nominations for Best Film, Best Costume Design, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Editing, Best Music, Best Production Design, and Most Promising Actress.

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Release date:

1995

Director:

Jean-Paul Rappeneau

Cast:

Juliette Binoche, Olivier Martinez, Pierre Arditi, Claudio Amendola, François Cluzet

Genre:

Romance, Adventure

Country:

France

Language:

Italian

Year page:

1995 in adaptations