Clever stuff

This sequel picks up the story circa 9 years where Jean De Florette ends.

You certainly need to see the first in order to appreciate the nuances and plot of the 2nd. For continuity purposes the majority of the cast are unchanged and importantly for me the original score is also intact.

If you thought Jean de Florette was a little sombre, you will understand that this digs you down a tad further. The pain for both Pabet and his nephew are palpable and I certainly felt that their selfishness had been repaid with significant interest on top.

This sequel is certainly on par with the first and in essence you should try to watch both films back to back a la Tarrantino's Kill Bill series!