La guerre dans le Haut Pays (1998)
Release Year: 1998
Nation: France
Alternative Title: Krieg im Oberland, Война в горах, War in the Highlands
Director: Francis Reusser
Writer: Charles Ferdinand Ramuz, Emmanuelle de Riedmatten, Francis Reusser, Jean-Claude Carrière
Summary
'La guerre dans le Haut Pays' is a Swiss drama film directed by Francis Reusser that explores themes of love, loyalty, and resistance amidst political turmoil. The movie is set against the backdrop of the French Revolution's expansion into Switzerland, showcasing the impact of these ideological conflicts on personal relationships. The story follows David and Julie, two young lovers who must navigate the complex landscape of warring ideologies and the weight of civil and religious customs that threaten to tear them apart.