Natural Resistance (2014)

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Ten years after Mondovino, his analysis of the increasingly standardised wine production in France, wine expert Jonathan Nossiter picks up the thread again and shows what it means to be rooted in the soil you're working on. During walks through the vineyards and relaxed gatherings with a group of alternative Italian wine growers, he trades experiences and arguments. What looks like a bucolic paradise, where intelligent people produce wine according to time-honoured and organic methods, is actually revealed to be a battleground. The DOC association, which is supposed to look after the interest of independent vintners, promotes winemakers who produce vast amounts in a standardised quality; and the agricultural industry with its hygiene regulations excludes traditional methods of production. The only thing saving the landscape from being totally destroyed is affluent foreigners using the old vineyards as summer holiday homes.

Director: Jonathan Nossiter
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 82 min
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Cast

Cinematography: Jonathan Nossiter, Paula Prandini
Production: Les Films Du Rat, Goatworks Films
Country: Italy, France
Language: Italiano
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Natural Resistance about?
Ten years after Mondovino, his analysis of the increasingly standardised wine production in France, wine expert Jonathan Nossiter picks up the thread again and shows what it means to be rooted in the soil you're working on. During walks through the vineyards and relaxed gatherings with a group of alternative Italian wine growers, he trades experiences and arguments. What looks like a bucolic paradise, where intelligent people produce wine according to time-honoured and organic methods, is actually revealed to be a battleground. The DOC association, which is supposed to look after the interest of independent vintners, promotes winemakers who produce vast amounts in a standardised quality; and the agricultural industry with its hygiene regulations excludes traditional methods of production. The only thing saving the landscape from being totally destroyed is affluent foreigners using the old vineyards as summer holiday homes.
Who directed Natural Resistance?
Natural Resistance was directed by Jonathan Nossiter.
Who stars in Natural Resistance?
Natural Resistance stars Stefano Bellotti, Elena Pantaleoni, Giovanna Tiezzi, Corrado Dottori, Gianluca Farinelli.
How long is Natural Resistance?
Natural Resistance has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
What genre is Natural Resistance?
Natural Resistance is a Documentary film.
Where was Natural Resistance produced?
Natural Resistance was produced in Italy, France.