The Horse of Pride is a 1980 rural drama film directed by Claude Chabrol. Its title in French is Le cheval d'orgueil. It is based on Le cheval d'orgueil, an autobiography by Pêr-Jakez Helias. The film takes place in the Bigouden area south of Quimper.Diarmuid Johnson, 'Helias, Pêr-Jakez (1914–95)', in John T. Koch (ed.), Celtic culture: a historical encyclopedia, Volumes 1-5 (2006), pp. 900–901 online
Plot Set in Brittany from 1908–1918, two peasants marry, have a son, and live in traditional Breton ways which is three generations under one roof, a division of labor between the sexes, elders' stories at night, politics and religion during their little free time. These are difficult times for them – la Chienne du Monde drives some to commit suicide; Ankou (death) is always a possibility. Pierre is born into this provincial family, his lyric childhood interrupted by the outbreak of war and his father's conscription. He learns his catechism and, as a child of a Reds, also reveres school. His grandfather and father often put him on their shoulders, giving him a ride on the horse of pride.
Principal cast Actor Role Jacques DufilhoAlain, le grand-père Bernadette Le Saché Anne-Marie, la mère François Cluzet Pierre-Alain, le père Paul Le Person Gourgon, le facteur Pierre Le Rumeur Le conteur Michel Robin Le marquis Ronan Hubert Pierre-Jacques à 7 ans Armel Hubert Pierre-Jacques à 11 ans Michel Blanc Corentin Calvez Dominique Lavanant Marie-Jeanne, la sage-femme
Critical reception Vincent Canby of The New York Times:
Jackson Adler of Time Out London:
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