Modern Life
Profils paysans : La Vie moderne
Synopsis
For ten years, Raymond Depardon has followed the lives of farmer living in the mountain ranges. He allows us to enter their farms with astounding naturalness. This moving film speaks, with great serenity, of our roots and of the future of the people who work on the land. This the last part of Depardon's triptych "Profils paysans" about what it is like to be a farmer today in an isolated highland area in France. "La vie moderne" examines what has become of the persons he has followed for ten years, while featuring younger people who try to farm or raise cattle or poultry, come hell or high water.
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Top Cast
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Germaine Challaye
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Paul Argaud
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Amandine Gagnaire
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Michel Valla
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Abel Jeanroy
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Gilberte Jeanroy
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Daniel Jeanroy
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Jean-François Pantel
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Nathalie Deleuze
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Monique Rouvière
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Cécile Rouvière
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Camille Quenehen
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Alain Rouvière
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Raymond Privat
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Marcel Privat
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Marcelle Brès
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Louis Brès
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raymond Depardon
- Screenplay & Story
- Raymond Depardon
- Original Score
- Gabriel Fauré
- Original Title
- Profils paysans : La Vie moderne
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Palmeraie et Désert, France 2 Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raymond Depardon
Raymond Depardon
Gabriel Fauré
Raymond Depardon
Simon Jacquet
Claudine Nougaret
Department Leadership Roster
Raymond Depardon
Director
Claudine Nougaret
Producer
Raymond Depardon
Writer
Simon Jacquet
Editor
Raymond Depardon
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Modern Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Modern Life about?
For ten years, Raymond Depardon has followed the lives of farmer living in the mountain ranges. He allows us to enter their farms with astounding naturalness. This moving film speaks, with great serenity, of our roots and of the future of the people who work on the land. This the last part of Depardon's triptych "Profils paysans" about what it is like to be a farmer today in an isolated highland area in France. "La vie moderne" examines what has become of the persons he has followed for ten years, while featuring younger people who try to farm or raise cattle or poultry, come hell or high water.
Who directed Modern Life?
Modern Life was directed by Raymond Depardon.
Who stars in Modern Life?
The principal cast of Modern Life includes Marcel Challaye, Germaine Challaye, Paul Argaud, Amandine Gagnaire, Michel Valla.
When was Modern Life released and how long is it?
Modern Life was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Modern Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Modern Life was composed by Gabriel Fauré.