The adaptation of a french novel from 1864 describes the idyllic life of a convinced bachelor, Fritz Kobus, in a village in Alsace. With help by the local rabbi, he does get married to young Suzel in the end.

If you have a soft spot for dusty, old French comedies where people spend half the runtime eating cabbage and sausages, In Old Alsace is actually a cozy little watch. But if you need anything resembling a modern pace, this old relic will probably bore you to tears.The plot is basically about this middle-aged guy named ...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Jacques de Baroncelli

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"If you have a soft spot for dusty, old French comedies where people spend half the runtime eating cabbage and sausages, In Old Alsace is actually a cozy little watch. But if you need anything resembling a modern pace, this old relic will probably bore you to tears.The plot is basically about this middle-aged guy named Fritz Kobus who is absolutely convinced he will never get married. He is rich, he likes his wine, and he has a group of buddies who also seem to hate the idea of wives.Then there i..."
Emile Erckmann, Alexandre Chatrian
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