Strangers of the Earth (1961)
Les inconnus de la terre starts like a traditional feature film: in the beginning of the film all the leading roles are given a short introduction. This is followed by a number of interviews, in which the makers unashamedly appear themselves. They include an interview with a lonely shepherd and one with three unmarried brothers who try to run the parental farm for better or worse. Notwithstanding the fact that this mode of interviewing has now become classical, les inconnus de la terre works rather refreshingly. The film is more than just an enumeration of problems. In an honest way it shows the ties of those involved to the land and to nature, in addition to being a plea for the modernization of French agriculture.
Director: Mario Ruspoli
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 41 min
Release Date: December 1, 1961
Cast
- Contastin - Self, a Shepherd from the Causses
- Les Cheyla - Selves, a Family of Farmers
- Gazo - Self, an Itinerant Farming Teacher
- Beaufils - Self, a Small Landowner
- Vors - Self, a Land Clearer
- Mme Vors - Self, Vors' Wife
- Gilles Quéant - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
Cinematography: Roger Morillière, Michel Brault
Editing: Jean Ravel
Production: Argos films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
local farmers
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Strangers of the Earth about?
- Les inconnus de la terre starts like a traditional feature film: in the beginning of the film all the leading roles are given a short introduction. This is followed by a number of interviews, in which the makers unashamedly appear themselves. They include an interview with a lonely shepherd and one with three unmarried brothers who try to run the parental farm for better or worse. Notwithstanding the fact that this mode of interviewing has now become classical, les inconnus de la terre works rather refreshingly. The film is more than just an enumeration of problems. In an honest way it shows the ties of those involved to the land and to nature, in addition to being a plea for the modernization of French agriculture.
- Who directed Strangers of the Earth?
- Strangers of the Earth was directed by Mario Ruspoli.
- Who stars in Strangers of the Earth?
- Strangers of the Earth stars Contastin, Les Cheyla, Gazo, Beaufils, Vors, Mme Vors.
- How long is Strangers of the Earth?
- Strangers of the Earth has a runtime of 41m (41 minutes).
- What genre is Strangers of the Earth?
- Strangers of the Earth is a Documentary film.
- Where was Strangers of the Earth produced?
- Strangers of the Earth was produced in France.