The Farmer (2018)

The Farmer (2018) poster

Eight years ago director Daan Jongbloed stumbled upon an abandoned farm, which surprisingly was inhabited by 97-year-old farmer Peer. The peacefulness and sobriety in which Peer lives fascinated Daan tremendously. His view of Peer’s rural lifestyle is rather idyllic, but to Peer this is reality. Why does he live the way he does? Who is Peer and what’s troubling him? In an attempt to understand Peer and his perception of life Daan has followed him on and off for the past eight years. Peer cautiously reveals a glimpse of his lonely life and disturbing past.

Director: Daan Jongbloed
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 40 min
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Cast

Editing: Daan Wijdeveld, Daan Jongbloed
Production: Van Osch Films
Country: Netherlands
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl

Keywords

farm, alone, old man, farmer, isolated

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Farmer about?
Eight years ago director Daan Jongbloed stumbled upon an abandoned farm, which surprisingly was inhabited by 97-year-old farmer Peer. The peacefulness and sobriety in which Peer lives fascinated Daan tremendously. His view of Peer’s rural lifestyle is rather idyllic, but to Peer this is reality. Why does he live the way he does? Who is Peer and what’s troubling him? In an attempt to understand Peer and his perception of life Daan has followed him on and off for the past eight years. Peer cautiously reveals a glimpse of his lonely life and disturbing past.
Who directed The Farmer?
The Farmer was directed by Daan Jongbloed.
Who stars in The Farmer?
The Farmer stars Peer Smulders.
How long is The Farmer?
The Farmer has a runtime of 40m (40 minutes).
What genre is The Farmer?
The Farmer is a Documentary film.
Where was The Farmer produced?
The Farmer was produced in Netherlands.