Les Sagards
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dominique Ladoge
- Screenplay & Story
- Samantha Mazéras, Dominique Ladoge
- Original Score
- Michel Coeuriot
- Original Title
- Les Sagards
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- CNC, PROCIREP
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dominique Ladoge
Samantha Mazéras, Dominique Ladoge
Michel Coeuriot
Nathalie Durand
Didier Ranz, Emmanuelle Castro
Nathalie Mesuret
Department Leadership Roster
Samantha Mazéras
Writer
Didier Ranz
Editor
Nathalie Mesuret
Producer
Dominique Ladoge
Writer
Dominique Ladoge
Director
Nathalie Durand
Director of Photography
Emmanuelle Castro
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Les Sagards
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What is Les Sagards about?
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...
Who directed Les Sagards?
Les Sagards was directed by Dominique Ladoge.
Who stars in Les Sagards?
The principal cast of Les Sagards includes Samir Djama, Jean-Roger Milo, Jacques Bonnot, Florence Thomassin, Jean-Marie Juan.
When was Les Sagards released and how long is it?
Les Sagards was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Les Sagards?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Les Sagards was composed by Michel Coeuriot.