Dirty Weekenders in France (2014)

Dirty Weekenders in France (2014) poster

Self-confessed curio hunter Richard E. Grant takes a trip to the continent to reveal the world of the people who spend their time rifling through the barns, cowsheds and French farm attics, looking for pre-war treasures to bring back home. The show explores the world of professional antique hunters and dealers who seek out hidden treasures at flea markets and antique shops all over France; hoping to find curios like absinthe glasses, horse linen and vintage traffic lights that will sell like wildfire in the UK. Richard and two dealers storm the continent to plunder its treasures and discover the stories behind their amazing vintage finds, as well as the history and culture of the areas they visit. But can they recover their outlay in a weekend? And as Richard revels in the land of dusty cafes, beautiful B&Bs and the perfect citron pressé, can these dealers actually make a living from their weekend of treasure hunting?

Director: Madeleine Hall
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 48 min
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Cast

Music: Jon Wygens
Editing: James Bicknell
Production: Twofour
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English, Français
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Madeleine Hall
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dirty Weekenders in France about?
Self-confessed curio hunter Richard E. Grant takes a trip to the continent to reveal the world of the people who spend their time rifling through the barns, cowsheds and French farm attics, looking for pre-war treasures to bring back home. The show explores the world of professional antique hunters and dealers who seek out hidden treasures at flea markets and antique shops all over France; hoping to find curios like absinthe glasses, horse linen and vintage traffic lights that will sell like wildfire in the UK. Richard and two dealers storm the continent to plunder its treasures and discover the stories behind their amazing vintage finds, as well as the history and culture of the areas they visit. But can they recover their outlay in a weekend? And as Richard revels in the land of dusty cafes, beautiful B&Bs and the perfect citron pressé, can these dealers actually make a living from their weekend of treasure hunting?
Who directed Dirty Weekenders in France?
Dirty Weekenders in France was directed by Madeleine Hall.
Who stars in Dirty Weekenders in France?
Dirty Weekenders in France stars Richard E. Grant.
How long is Dirty Weekenders in France?
Dirty Weekenders in France has a runtime of 48m (48 minutes).
What genre is Dirty Weekenders in France?
Dirty Weekenders in France is a Documentary film.
Where was Dirty Weekenders in France produced?
Dirty Weekenders in France was produced in United Kingdom.