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Modern Life

Documentary

2008, Movie, 1h 28min

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.

Country: France

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Critic David Parkinson

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...a respectful and poignant slice of cinematic humanism...

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"Modern Life" is a documentary that takes a deep dive into the lives of farmers living in the mountain ranges of France. The film follows the daily struggles and triumphs of these resilient individuals, showcasing their connection to the land and their determination to preserve their way of life. With a keen eye for detail, the filmmaker captures the beauty and hardship of rural life, revealing the intimate relationship between the farmers and their environment. This powerful and moving portrayal of modern rural life will leave viewers reflecting on the importance of tradition, community, and the human spirit.

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