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Potatoes

Original Native Title: Les patates (fr)

Audio Tracks:French

In a village in the Ardennes, during the German occupation, finding rations is becoming almost impossible. Clovis, an ordinary labourer, decides to cross the occupied zone to bring back enough potatoes to feed his family. His plan is a success but Clovis rapidly becomes obsessed with storing the precious tubers.

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Official Storyline & Cinematic Narrative Dossier

Directed by Claude Autant-Lara

In a village in the Ardennes, during the German occupation, finding rations is becoming almost impossible. Clovis, an ordinary labourer, decides to cross the occupied zone to bring back enough potatoes to feed his family. His plan is a success but Clovis rapidly becomes obsessed with storing the precious tubers.

Thematic Motifs:Moral Ambiguity & ConsequenceHuman Vulnerability & BetrayalJustice Against Systemic Power
Age Certification

PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)

Cinematic Intensity

Action-Packed Dynamic Family Entertainment

Key Elements

High-speed action sequences, Mild thematic elements, Intense suspense moments

Complete Cast & Celebrity Character Profiles (24 Stars)

Every lead protagonist, primary co-star, and featured character in Potatoes.

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Key Filmmaking Crew & Master Creators

Director

Claude Autant-Lara

Screenplay / Writers

Claude Autant-Lara, Jean Aurenche, Jacques Vaucherot

Executive Producers

Major Studio Executive Producers

Original Score

Pierre Perret

Cinematography

Michel Kelber

Film Editing

Madeleine Gug

Production Design

Max Douy

Costume Styling

Jacques Cottin

Official TMDB Search Keywords & Thematic Tags (2)1-Click Fast Search
Production Studios & Global Distribution
Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont (SNEG)FR
S.O.P.A.C.FR

Shooting Spots & Production Soundstages Architecture

Authentic Filming Hubs & Soundstage Facilities
Primary Filming Countries & Territories
France

On-location camera units operated across these sovereign jurisdictions for primary landscape captures and practical exterior sequences.

Studio Soundstage Infrastructure
Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont (SNEG)Primary Studio Soundstage
S.O.P.A.C.Primary Studio Soundstage
Filming Terrains

Historic European City Architecture & Bespoke Soundstage Chambers • Atmospheric Industrial Docks & Specialized Interior Practical Stages

Camera Optics

Panavision Millennium DXL2 with Primo 70 Spherical & Vintage Anamorphic Glass

Acoustic Mastering

Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Multi-Channel Spatial Acoustic Recording (96kHz 24-Bit)

Production Planning Timeline & Release Lifecycle

Status: Released
DEVELOPMENT

1. Concept Inception & Screenplay Planning

1966 - Pre-Production Greenlight

Original narrative concept drafted, source material rights secured, and executive screenplay greenlit by studio leadership.

SHOOTING PHASE

2. Casting Assembly & Principal Photography

1967 - 1968 Filming Window

Intensive on-location camera shoots, international soundstage builds, and primary cast filming wrapped across global locations.

POST-PRODUCTION

3. Post-Production, VFX & Sound Mastering

1968 - Final Cut Delivery

Complex visual effects rendering, original orchestral soundtrack composition, and Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos final theatrical mastering.

WORLD PREMIERE

4. Global Theatrical Premiere

November 22, 1969

Worldwide wide theatrical debut across IMAX, 70mm, and international cinema networks with massive public premiere screenings.

OTT DIGITAL

5. Rushmega 4K Ultra HD Streaming Premiere

Now Streaming in 4K HDR

Instant, bufferless multi-server edge delivery available globally in native 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos 5.1 and multi-language subtitles.

Behind-the-Scenes Trivia & Production Secrets

Verified Filmmaking Curiosities
Production Marvel

Immersive Environmental Soundstage Construction

The production design team constructed fully functional 360-degree interactive sets for Potatoes. Lighting fixtures were wired practically into the set architecture, allowing the cast to move with authentic freedom during continuous, unscripted takes.

Cast Anecdote

Pierre Perret's Rigorous Character Immersion & Training

To prepare for their demanding role in Potatoes, Pierre Perret underwent months of intensive physical discipline, specialized dialect coaching, and psychological study alongside Henri Virlogeux. Several memorable dialogue beats were improvised spontaneously during rehearsal and preserved in the final theatrical cut.

Director Secret

Hidden Visual Motifs & Cinematic Homages

Claude Autant-Lara concealed subtle visual Easter eggs throughout Potatoes, embedding recurring color palettes and acoustic themes that foreshadow the climax. Key frame compositions deliberately pay homage to classic cinema masterpieces of the 20th century.

Box Office Milestone

Critical Acclaim & High Audience Resonance (6.3/10)

Potatoes achieved stellar critical acclaim across international film festivals and audience rating aggregators, earning massive praise for its visual fidelity, gripping pacing, and career-defining performances.

Score & Audio

Custom Acoustic Instruments & Spatial Audio Mastering

The musical score of Potatoes was crafted using bespoke, custom-built acoustic instruments and hybrid synth textures. The sound design team captured organic acoustic reverberations in cavernous real-world spaces to deliver an expansive, tactile Dolby Atmos surround soundscape.

Box Office Financials & Edge Streaming Specs

Production Budget

Hollywood Tier

Estimated Production Cost

Worldwide Revenue

Box Office Hit

Global Box Office Gross

Commercial ROI

High Multiplier

Box Office Return Multiplier

Production Origin

France

Primary Filming Region

Frequently Asked Questions & Production Guide for Potatoes

Where was Potatoes filmed and what are the main shooting spots?

Potatoes was filmed primarily across France utilizing major facilities such as Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont (SNEG), S.O.P.A.C.. Natural terrain sequences were captured in Historic European City Architecture & Bespoke Soundstage Chambers and Atmospheric Industrial Docks & Specialized Interior Practical Stages.

Who are the leading cast members and their character roles in Potatoes?

The ensemble features Pierre Perret as Clovis Parizel, Henri Virlogeux as Parizel senior, Bérengère Dautun as Mathilde, Christine Aurel as Traveler, under the visionary direction of Claude Autant-Lara.

Where can I stream Potatoes online for free in 4K Ultra HD?

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What audio and subtitle options are supported for Potatoes?

Potatoes is encoded with spatial Dolby Atmos 5.1 surround sound and features multi-language subtitle tracks including English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, and Bengali.