A young noblewoman is unhappy about needing to marry the village ironmaster for financial reasons, but later comes to appreciate her husband..
Is it worth the watch? Look, if you’re into sweeping period dramas that move at the speed of a cooling forge, you might dig Le maître de forges. It’s not exactly a thrill ride. You’ll probably enjoy it if you like watching people learn to swallow their pride, but if you need a fast pace, you’ll be checking your watch b...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Fernand Rivers
Edward LeSaint
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"Is it worth the watch? Look, if you’re into sweeping period dramas that move at the speed of a cooling forge, you might dig Le maître de forges. It’s not exactly a thrill ride. You’ll probably enjoy it if you like watching people learn to swallow their pride, but if you need a fast pace, you’ll be checking your watch by the thirty-minute mark. The whole setup is practically ancient—noblewoman loses money, has to marry the guy who runs the factory. It feels a bit like a soap opera from a differe..."
Jacques Normand
Fernand Rivers, Abel Gance, Georges Ohnet
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