Solemn Communion (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1977, Solemn Communion is a notable film directed by René Féret, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. In this complex chronicle of the evolution of a provincial family's life, the story follows three generations of at least two neighboring families from the 1890s to the 1970s. In one of many related tales, a man who was engaged to the older daughter of a farmer elopes with the younger one. After many years and the birth of five children, the man leaves his wife and family for the bright lights of the city but continues turning up from time to time, until he is finally taken into the home of one of his sons when he is a quite old man. The complex interactions of the legitimate and illegitimate children of a womanizing miner give rise to yet another set of related stories.
Who’s in it. Solemn Communion stars Ariane Ascaride as Palmyre Blanchard-Lhomme, Yveline Ailhaud as MariePaulet-Lhomme, Vincent Pinel as Leon Gravet and Andrée Tainsy as Charlotte Fourcignie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Solemn Communion has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Solemn Communion page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Solemn Communion (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Solemn Communion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Solemn Communion worth watching?
- Solemn Communion holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Solemn Communion?
- Solemn Communion stars Ariane Ascaride, Yveline Ailhaud, Vincent Pinel, Andrée Tainsy and Christian Drillaud.
- When was Solemn Communion released?
- Solemn Communion was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.