Les gardiennes

2017 [FRENCH]

Action / Drama / War

24
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 92% · 62 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled 57% · 250 ratings
IMDb Rating 6.7/10 10 2781 2.8K

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Plot summary

In this ensemble drama set in rural France, the women of the Paridier farm are left to run it by themselves while their men are off fighting in World War I. But things become complicated with the arrival of American troops.

Director

Xavier Beauvois Photo
Xavier Beauvois

Top cast

Yann Bean Photo
Yann Bean as John - un soldat américain
Laura Smet Photo
Laura Smet as Solange
Nathalie Baye Photo
Nathalie Baye as Hortense Sandrail
Xavier Maly Photo
Xavier Maly as Edgar
720p.BLU 1080p.BLU
1.11 GB
1280*534
French 2.0
R
Subtitles
23.976 fps
2 hr 18 min
Seeds 4
2.15 GB
1920*800
French 2.0
R
Subtitles
23.976 fps
2 hr 18 min
Seeds 4

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by Henry D 9 / 10

Leisurely paced and deeply felt, this gave the

Leisurely paced and deeply felt, this gave the sense of actually experiencing life in rural France a century ago. It is filled with painterly scenes, rich in subtle colors, textures, and natural light. The film beautifully shows the lives of the women left behind to run the farms and preserve family life while the men went off to fight the war. We cared about these people, whose lives felt complex, difficult, and entirely real. Iris Bry was wonderful as the red-haired Francine, especially impressive in her film debut.
Reviewed by MICHAEL S 10 / 10

A real masterpiece from start to finish. Poignant

A real masterpiece from start to finish. Poignant commentary on the human condition. Superb acting. Brilliant use of nonverbals to convey human emotion. Extraordinary camera work. The beauty of the French countryside captured magnificently. Great attention to historical detail. A compelling narrative that had me absorbed every minute. I loved this film. It was a real privilege to watch this splendid work of art.
Reviewed by Alain E 10 / 10

A real masterpiece that unfortunately is incomprehensible to

A real masterpiece that unfortunately is incomprehensible to the average American viewer. The setting is the First World War that is mostly happening off screen except for a sequence of a nightmare experienced by one of the soldiers when visiting his family. The movie concentrates on the civilians left behind. Women are responsible for the excellent photography and editing. Acting is first class. We slowly follow the progression from 1915 to 1920. Rural life for those complaining is slow, even today in US. We get a very good of experience of cultivating the land and raising animals one hundred years ago. The actresses learned how to lead calves to drink water, pretend to thresh wheat and operate primitive tractors. Around these activities life goes on, people are born and die. There is a glimpse of a love story , sacrificed by the family of the man which however shows that the young servant girl is incredibly resilient and in the end she serves a nice dish of revenge when she becomes a successful singer. His loss! Directing is very economical despite the dramatic events depicted. Often the actors are shown silent contemplating. I am really enthusiastic about this movie. Nathalie Baye who plays the mother who governs the family is of course well known. Extraordinarily successful is Iris Bry, the young actress who impersonates the main character. The third actress who plays Baye’s daughter is actually her real life daughter! There is no unnecessary nudity. Sex mostly happens off screen.
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