Vintner's Luck (The)
Original Title
A Heavenly Vintage- Director: Niki Caro
- Writer: Niki Caro; Elizabeth Knox
- Producer: Chica Benadava; Ludi Boeken
CGiii Comment
Production values are excellent.
Renier, as usual, delivers.
It's beautiful to watch.
Everything is done just right - except for the fucking angel. It just doesn't work. Now, that may be a failing of the original book - or, this metaphor (if that is what it actually is) loses its power in the transition to film - then, that would be the fault of the director.
Read the book to find out.
But, it is a engaging tale of dedication...marred by a clumsy, rather camp, angel.
Trailer...
The(ir) Blurb...
In 19th century France, a peasant winemaker endeavors to create the perfect vintage.
Cast & Characters
Jeremie Renier as Sobran;
Gaspard Ulliel as Xas;
Vera Farmiga as Aurora de Valday;
Keisha Castle-Hughes as Celeste;
Patrice Valota as Comte de Vully;
Vania Vilers as Jodeau SNR;
Eric Godon as Father Lesy;
Lizzie Brochere as Sabine