
CINE FRANCES

THE HEIRESSES
FAMILY SAGA - 2X90’
2009
A flamboyant drama that opposes a father to his daughters in a war for power that he has himself initiated.
In 1945, Ottavio della Rocca, wealthy Corsican landlord, is about to marry his favorite daughter, Vanina, to Ange Caponi’s son, his new-rich former farmer… After World War II that turned the world upside down, one has to get new allies, even though they are your worst enemy.
Vanina refuses. Ottavio decides to disinherit her even though, to do so, he has to transmit his fortune to his elder daughters he despises.
Cast: Jacques Weber, Amira Casar, Jean Benguigui, Helene Seuzaret, Helene Sobeyrand