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Germinal

7.08

Good

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Germinal is a 1993 French-Belgian epic film adaptation of Émile Zola’s novel. Directed by Claude Berri, the production featured Renaud, Miou-Miou, and Gérard Depardieu and was notable as the most expensive movie made in France at the time. It achieved significant audience engagement, ranking among the year's top four films in France.

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Country	France
Year	1993

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What is Germinal?

Germinal is a 1993 French-Belgian epic film adaptation of Émile Zola’s novel. Directed by Claude Berri, the production featured Renaud, Miou-Miou, and Gérard Depardieu and was notable as the most expensive movie made in France at the time. It achieved significant audience engagement, ranking among the year's top four films in France.

How good is Germinal?

Germinal scores 7.08/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Romance Movie category.

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