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Les Belles Histoires des pays d'en haut

1956·Show
6Episodes in1Season
81
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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Cringe Humor3

World

History, family, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and storytelling

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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Les Belles Histoires des pays d'en haut is a Canadian television drama series, which aired on Radio-Canada from 1956 to 1970. One of the longest-running programs in the history of Canadian television, the series produced 81 episodes during its 14-year run and was one of the first influential téléromans. Written by Claude-Henri Grignon as an adaptation of his 1933 novel Un Homme et son péché and initially set in the 1880s, the series starred Jean-Pierre Masson as Séraphin Poudrier, the wealthy but miserly mayor of the village of Sainte-Adèle, Quebec, and Andrée Champagne as Donalda Laloge-Poudrier, the young daughter of a village resident who is given in marriage to Séraphin as payment for a family debt even though she remains in love with her suitor Alexis Labranche.
Canadian Historical DramaPeriod PieceFamily SagaRural QuebecLiterary AdaptationMelodramaSocial CommentaryCharacter StudyEnduring Classic

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Is Les Belles Histoires des pays d'en haut worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 8.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Les Belles Histoires des pays d'en haut have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 6 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

When did Les Belles Histoires des pays d'en haut air?

It ran from 1956 to 1961 and has ended.

What language is Les Belles Histoires des pays d'en haut in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in Canada.