The Farmer
Boer Peer
Synopsis
Eight years ago director Daan Jongbloed stumbled upon an abandoned farm, which surprisingly was inhabited by 97-year-old farmer Peer. The peacefulness and sobriety in which Peer lives fascinated Daan tremendously. His view of Peer’s rural lifestyle is rather idyllic, but to Peer this is reality. Why does he live the way he does? Who is Peer and what’s troubling him? In an attempt to understand Peer and his perception of life Daan has followed him on and off for the past eight years. Peer cautiously reveals a glimpse of his lonely life and disturbing past.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-03-20
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daan Jongbloed
- Original Title
- Boer Peer
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Release Date
- 27/04/2018
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 40m
- Production Studios
- Van Osch Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daan Jongbloed
Daan Wijdeveld, Daan Jongbloed
Niekie Kleintjens, Jacqueline De Heij, Frank van Osch
Department Leadership Roster
Daan Jongbloed
Director
Daan Wijdeveld
Editor
Frank van Osch
Producer
Daan Jongbloed
Editor
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What is The Farmer about?
Eight years ago director Daan Jongbloed stumbled upon an abandoned farm, which surprisingly was inhabited by 97-year-old farmer Peer. The peacefulness and sobriety in which Peer lives fascinated Daan tremendously. His view of Peer’s rural lifestyle is rather idyllic, but to Peer this is reality. Why does he live the way he does? Who is Peer and what’s troubling him? In an attempt to understand Peer and his perception of life Daan has followed him on and off for the past eight years. Peer cautiously reveals a glimpse of his lonely life and disturbing past.
Who directed The Farmer?
The Farmer was directed by Daan Jongbloed.
Who stars in The Farmer?
The principal cast of The Farmer includes Peer Smulders.
When was The Farmer released and how long is it?
The Farmer was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 40m.