Jacquou the Rebel

Jacquou the Rebel follows a young peasant boy through a turning point in early 19th century France. In 1815 the childhood calm in the Dordogne countryside is shattered when Jacquou witnesses a brutal clash between his father and the arrogant Count de Nansac, an encounter that costs his family dearly. After the tragedy, Jacquou and his mother fall into hardship until a compassionate priest named Bonal takes him in. Under Bonal's guidance he grows up with a strong moral compass and a sense of justice. When he becomes an adult, Jacquou vows to repay the Count for the wrongs done to his family, even as the world around him remains harsh. That discipline guides him as the tale unfolds forward.

Released in 2007, Jacquou the Rebel is directed by Laurent Boutonnat and adapts Eugène Le Roy's classic novel Jacquou le Croquant. The production leans on expansive Dordogne locations, period costumes, and a prominent French cast led by Gaspard Ulliel today.

Box office figures for Jacquou the Rebel are not widely reported, indicating a modest commercial footprint rather than a major international hit. The film found a niche audience in France and select markets, with earnings not disclosed in prominent outlets.

Its cultural footprint is modest, with few iconic lines entering the broader pop culture stream. Critical commentary often highlights the film's visual grandeur and faithful period detail, while a small but dedicated fan base among French historical drama enthusiasts keeps the title in conversations about the era across generations worldwide.

Reception skews pragmatic, noting the films earnest handling of injustice and duty in a harsh era. The production earns a middling but steady score, with a 6.5 out of 10 from 146 votes, and praise for its scale, visuals, and the strength of its performances, especially Ulliel's in the role.