C'est quoi la vie ? (1999)
In this drama, three generations of the same family work together on a farm in rural France. Elderly Noel takes pride in having worked this land nearly all his life. His son Marc now carries most of the responsibilities of the farm (as well as the debts), and he's starting to buckle under the strain. And Marc's son Nicolas hasn't decided what to do with his life; he has little interest in farming, but he isn't sure where his real talents lie. One day, after helping his cows give birth to new calves, Marc gets word that he must destroy all his cattle to prevent the spread of Mad Cow Disease. This proves the last straw for Marc, and he commits suicide. Noel doesn't handle his son's death well and ends up in a retirement home, while Marc's wife gets a job as a cashier and Nicolas looks for work (with little success) while searching for a beautiful and mysterious woman to whom he gave a ride.
Cast
- Éric Caravaca - Nicolas
- Jacques Dufilho - Noël
- Jean-Pierre Darroussin - Marc, le père
- Isabelle Renauld - Maria
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is C'est quoi la vie ? about?
- In this drama, three generations of the same family work together on a farm in rural France. Elderly Noel takes pride in having worked this land nearly all his life. His son Marc now carries most of the responsibilities of the farm (as well as the debts), and he's starting to buckle under the strain. And Marc's son Nicolas hasn't decided what to do with his life; he has little interest in farming, but he isn't sure where his real talents lie. One day, after helping his cows give birth to new calves, Marc gets word that he must destroy all his cattle to prevent the spread of Mad Cow Disease. This proves the last straw for Marc, and he commits suicide. Noel doesn't handle his son's death well and ends up in a retirement home, while Marc's wife gets a job as a cashier and Nicolas looks for work (with little success) while searching for a beautiful and mysterious woman to whom he gave a ride.
- Who directed C'est quoi la vie ??
- C'est quoi la vie ? was directed by François Dupeyron.
- Who stars in C'est quoi la vie ??
- C'est quoi la vie ? stars Éric Caravaca, Jacques Dufilho, Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Isabelle Renauld.
- How long is C'est quoi la vie ??
- C'est quoi la vie ? has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- What genre is C'est quoi la vie ??
- C'est quoi la vie ? is a Drama film.
- Where was C'est quoi la vie ? produced?
- C'est quoi la vie ? was produced in France.