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Modern Life (2008)

7.520081h 28mFR
Documentary

Directed by Raymond Depardon

Rating

7.5/10

Runtime

1h 28m

Language

FR

Release

October 29, 2008

Director

Raymond Depardon

Overview

For ten years, Raymond Depardon has followed the lives of farmer living in the mountain ranges. He allows us to enter their farms with astounding naturalness. This moving film speaks, with great serenity, of our roots and of the future of the people who work on the land. This the last part of Depard...

Cast

Marcel Challaye

Marcel Challaye

Self

Germaine Challaye

Germaine Challaye

Self

Paul Argaud

Paul Argaud

Self

Amandine Gagnaire

Amandine Gagnaire

Self

Michel Valla

Michel Valla

Self

Abel Jeanroy

Abel Jeanroy

Self

Gilberte Jeanroy

Gilberte Jeanroy

Self

Daniel Jeanroy

Daniel Jeanroy

Self

Jean-François Pantel

Jean-François Pantel

Self

Nathalie Deleuze

Nathalie Deleuze

Self

Monique Rouvière

Monique Rouvière

Self

Cécile Rouvière

Cécile Rouvière

Self

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Modern Life (2008), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

For ten years, Raymond Depardon has followed the lives of farmer living in the mountain ranges. He allows us to enter their farms with astounding naturalness. This moving film speaks, with great serenity, of our roots and of the future of the people who work on the land. This the last part of Depardon's triptych "Profils paysans" about what it is like to be a farmer today in an isolated highland area in France. "La vie moderne" examines what has become of the persons he has followed for ten years, while featuring younger people who try to farm or raise cattle or poultry, come hell or high water.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Modern Life. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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