Synopsis
Biquefarre is a small farm in Aveyron. The changing economics of farming lead Raoul, in late middle age, to decide to sell and move to Toulouse. At least two neighboring farmers want to buy Biquefarre: Lucien and the young Marcel. Behind the scenes, Henri, whose brother is Marcel's father and who is also Lucien's brother-in-law, negotiates with Raoul so that Marcel's father can secretly sweeten Marcel's offer. Will dad and uncle succeed? In the background is the hard daily work of farming: milking cows, harvesting at night, and finding help when a farmer falls ill. Progress brings challenges: polluted water, factory farms, and skyrocketing land prices.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
12 audience votes
Key crew
- Georges RouquierDirector
- Georges RouquierScreenplay
Cast
- Henri RouquierHenri
- Maria RouquierMaria
- Roger MaletRaoul Pradal
- Marius BenabenLucien
- Hélène BenabenHortense
- André BenabenMarcel
- Francine BenabenMartine
- Marie-Hélène BenabenGeneviève
- Roch RouquierRoch
- Raymond RouquierRaymond
- Georgette RouquierJeanette
- Christian ViguierChristophe
Stills
Themes
biquefarre