Out in the Country
...à la campagne
Synopsis
In this French drama, an urban professional gives up his fast-track life in favor of the quiet of country life. Benoit now lives as a toymaker who sells games at his chic Paris art gallery. The film opens with young Lila as she is being released from prison. Immediately, she sets out to see her sister in Brionne, a tiny Normandy town. As soon as he sees her, the rather quiet Benoit falls in love. Eventually, the emotionally scarred young woman falls in love with him too. Soon they move in together, and Lila gets to meet his ne'er-do-well friends. The couple are very happy for a while, but when Benoit's gallery goes belly-up, he begins acting strangely, leaving Lila feeling very unsure. Eventually she leaves him. Benoit then struggles to cope with his depression; after many drunken nights, a lost dog helps him find the peace he has been searching for.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Göteborg Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Manuel Poirier
- Screenplay & Story
- Manuel Poirier
- Original Title
- ...à la campagne
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- M6 Films, Salomé, Ahora Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Manuel Poirier
Manuel Poirier
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Manuel Poirier
Director
Manuel Poirier
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What is Out in the Country about?
In this French drama, an urban professional gives up his fast-track life in favor of the quiet of country life. Benoit now lives as a toymaker who sells games at his chic Paris art gallery. The film opens with young Lila as she is being released from prison. Immediately, she sets out to see her sister in Brionne, a tiny Normandy town. As soon as he sees her, the rather quiet Benoit falls in love. Eventually, the emotionally scarred young woman falls in love with him too. Soon they move in together, and Lila gets to meet his ne'er-do-well friends. The couple are very happy for a while, but when Benoit's gallery goes belly-up, he begins acting strangely, leaving Lila feeling very unsure. Eventually she leaves him. Benoit then struggles to cope with his depression; after many drunken nights, a lost dog helps him find the peace he has been searching for.
Who directed Out in the Country?
Out in the Country was directed by Manuel Poirier.
Who stars in Out in the Country?
The principal cast of Out in the Country includes Benoît Régent, Judith Henry, Sergi López, Jean-Jacques Vanier, Serge Riaboukine.
When was Out in the Country released and how long is it?
Out in the Country was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.