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The Sower (2017)
Director: Marine Francen
Cast: Pauline Burlet, GĂ©raldine Pailhas, Alban Lenoir, Iliana Zabeth
Runtime98 min
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In 1852, the mountain village in Provence where Violette lives is brutally deprived of all its men after the repression of the republicans ordered by Napoleon III. Women spend months in total isolation, desperate to see their men again. In this situation, they make an oath in case a man arrives in the village.
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The Sower (2017) is a critically acclaimed French drama film directed by Marine Francen. The film has received positive reviews from critics, who have praised its poignant depiction of the isolation experienced by women in a remote Provençal village after the men are taken away. While awards recognition for the film is limited, its strong performances and thoughtful exploration of gender roles have resonated with audiences, resulting in a solid 7.1/10 rating on IMDb.
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Directed by Marine Francen, The Sower from 2017 is a captivating drama that explores the resilience and solidarity of women in the face of isolation and hardship. With standout performances from the ensemble cast, including Pauline Burlet and GĂ©raldine Pailhas, the film offers a unique perspective on the role of community and the power of collective action during a time of profound social upheaval.
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The Sower is a 2017 France-Belgium co-production written and directed by Marine Francen and based on the short story L'homme semence by Violette Ailhaud. Set in 1851, The Sower takes place in a village where the women have been left on their own after all the men were rounded up in order to prevent an uprising. The film premiered at the San Sebastián International Film Festival in 2017 and was released in the U.S. in 2019.
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