Les Sagards (2000)
Mehdi, 17, is sentenced to perform hours of community service for a minor offense. He arrives in Auvergne where he must serve his sentence - six weeks with a taciturn lumberjack, Abel Vagnier, owner of a sawmill which he operates alone with Tonton, a former wrestler. Abel, overwhelmed, accepts the placement of Mehdi, who discovers work, the countryside and life the hard way, the shock is harsh. He finds himself immersed in a universe where his bearings no longer apply. Communication, initially difficult, is slowly established despite everyone's failings...
Director: Dominique Ladoge
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date: January 1, 2000
Cast
- Samir Djama - Mehdi
- Jean-Roger Milo - Abel Vagney
- Jacques Bonnot - Tonton
- Florence Thomassin - Marie
- Jean-Marie Juan - L'Educateur
- Laurène Ladoge - Charlotte
- Christophe Graziani - L'Educateur de Paris
- Jacques Ladoge - Jacquot
Screenplay
Music: Michel Coeuriot
Cinematography: Nathalie Durand
Editing: Didier Ranz, Emmanuelle Castro
Production: CNC, PROCIREP
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
multiculturalism, juvenile delinquency, french meltingpot
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Les Sagards about?
- Mehdi, 17, is sentenced to perform hours of community service for a minor offense. He arrives in Auvergne where he must serve his sentence - six weeks with a taciturn lumberjack, Abel Vagnier, owner of a sawmill which he operates alone with Tonton, a former wrestler. Abel, overwhelmed, accepts the placement of Mehdi, who discovers work, the countryside and life the hard way, the shock is harsh. He finds himself immersed in a universe where his bearings no longer apply. Communication, initially difficult, is slowly established despite everyone's failings...
- Who directed Les Sagards?
- Les Sagards was directed by Dominique Ladoge.
- Who stars in Les Sagards?
- Les Sagards stars Samir Djama, Jean-Roger Milo, Jacques Bonnot, Florence Thomassin, Jean-Marie Juan, Laurène Ladoge.
- How long is Les Sagards?
- Les Sagards has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is Les Sagards?
- Les Sagards is a Drama film.
- Where was Les Sagards produced?
- Les Sagards was produced in France.