A few reviewers have commented on the scenes of 'animal cruelty' contained in this film, so I'd like to start with my views on that.
There are two short but very graphic scenes of a pig and some cows being killed. In my opinion, these scenes are horrible to watch and add nothing at all to the film. They need not have been included, and the film would be far better for their removal. Indeed, the inclusion of these scenes is at odds with what is otherwise a mild mannered, soft and pleasant movie.
On to the film . . . Sandrine is a young woman fed up with Paris life, who embarks on a life change by purchasing a remote country farm. Adrien, the seller of the farm, has an agreement to stay at the farm for 18 months after the sale. The farm is his life's work, but he is embittered, cynical and unhelpful towards Sandrine.
Our two lead characters have differing ages and mindsets, and the film follows their developing relationship against the backdrop of Sandrine's efforts to revive and modernise the farm alone. It does so at a gentle pace, with fine character development, no great drama, and lovely touches of quirky humour.
Take the animal killing scenes away, and you have a lovely, touching and subtle film. Unfortunately, they butchered it with inclusion of the nasties - such a pity.
There are two short but very graphic scenes of a pig and some cows being killed. In my opinion, these scenes are horrible to watch and add nothing at all to the film. They need not have been included, and the film would be far better for their removal. Indeed, the inclusion of these scenes is at odds with what is otherwise a mild mannered, soft and pleasant movie.
On to the film . . . Sandrine is a young woman fed up with Paris life, who embarks on a life change by purchasing a remote country farm. Adrien, the seller of the farm, has an agreement to stay at the farm for 18 months after the sale. The farm is his life's work, but he is embittered, cynical and unhelpful towards Sandrine.
Our two lead characters have differing ages and mindsets, and the film follows their developing relationship against the backdrop of Sandrine's efforts to revive and modernise the farm alone. It does so at a gentle pace, with fine character development, no great drama, and lovely touches of quirky humour.
Take the animal killing scenes away, and you have a lovely, touching and subtle film. Unfortunately, they butchered it with inclusion of the nasties - such a pity.