I simply love Philippe Noiret in this epic about the aftermaths of the French Revolution in a small rural town. He really dived into his role of the gentle, enlightened earl. His death is one of the most poignant movie-endings I ever saw. See beautiful Sophie Marceau in what might be her best performance ever. "Chouans!" shows how idyllic life in the country - where everybody tries to help his neighbour - is slowly destroyed by radicalism and fanaticism. A film to think about - but with plenty enough action, suspense and emotion. A clear 10/10.