Modern Life
Originally released in 2008. Modern Life is a documentary film. directed by Raymond Depardon. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Marcel Challaye, Germaine Challaye, and Paul Argaud
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 29, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (23 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Palmeraie et Désert
- France 2 Cinéma
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Modern Life about?
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 se...
Who directed Modern Life?
Modern Life was directed by Raymond Depardon.
How long is Modern Life?
Modern Life has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Modern Life released?
Modern Life was released on October 29, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Modern Life?
The main cast of Modern Life includes Marcel Challaye, Germaine Challaye, Paul Argaud, Amandine Gagnaire, Michel Valla.