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War in the Highlands

La Guerre Dans le Haut Pays is a period piece set in the winter of 1797-98, during the six days leading up to the fall of Bern and the victory of Napoleon's army, when the Bern government is faced with mixed loyalties from its subjects. The population of the lower valley is divided, but the upper region remains loyal, since they have been given special autonomy and a favorable system of taxation. David, a postman, works between the two regions. His father, who is a hard-line conservative, does not approve of his relationship with Julie, who is from the lower part of the valley. Julie's father, on the other hand, is more open to the new ideas of liberation. As a result of his work, David is exposed to new ideas and becomes a believer in equality and justice.

Top Cast

  • Marion Cotillard

    Marion Cotillard

    Julie Bonzon

  • Yann Trégouët

    Yann Trégouët

    David Aviolat

  • Antoine Basler

    Antoine Basler

    Ansermoz

  • François Marthouret

    François Marthouret

    Josias Aviolat

  • Patrick Le Mauff

    Patrick Le Mauff

    Tille

  • Jacques Michel

    Jacques Michel

    Jean Bonzon

  • Jean-Pierre Gos

    Jean-Pierre Gos

    Le Pasteur

  • Daniela Bisconti

    Daniela Bisconti

    Mrs. Bonzon

  • Maurice Aufair

    Maurice Aufair

    Moïse Pittet

Overview

La Guerre Dans le Haut Pays is a period piece set in the winter of 1797-98, during the six days leading up to the fall of Bern and the victory of Napoleon's army, when the Bern government is faced with mixed loyalties from its subjects. The population of the lower valley is divided, but the upper region remains loyal, since they have been given special autonomy and a favorable system of taxation. David, a postman, works between the two regions. His father, who is a hard-line conservative, does not approve of his relationship with Julie, who is from the lower part of the valley. Julie's father, on the other hand, is more open to the new ideas of liberation. As a result of his work, David is exposed to new ideas and becomes a believer in equality and justice.

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