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Les Sagards

(2000)

Overview

Mehdi, 17, is sentenced to perform hours of community service for a minor offense. He arrives in Auvergne where he must serve his sentence - six weeks with a taciturn lumberjack, Abel Vagnier, owner of a sawmill which he operates alone with Tonton, a former wrestler. Abel, overwhelmed, accepts the placement of Mehdi, who discovers work, the countryside and life the hard way, the shock is harsh. He finds himself immersed in a universe where his bearings no longer apply. Communication, initially difficult, is slowly established despite everyone's failings...

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Original TitleLes Sagards

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2000-01-01

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 01h 23m

Production CompaniesCNC,PROCIREP

Genres

  • Drama