Les gardiennes = : The Guardians
An affecting human drama of love, loss, and strength unfolds against the backdrop of World War I. The women of the Paridier farm, under the deft hand of Hortense, the family's matriarch, must grapple with the workload while the men are off at the front. New tools allow the women to triumph over the land, newfound independence is acquired, yet emotions are stirred, especially when the men return.
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Physical Description
videodisc
1 videodisc (135 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (18 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm) - Publisher Chicago, IL : Music Box Films, [2018]
Content descriptions
General Note: | Based on the novel by Ernest Pérochon. Originally released as a motion picture in 2017. Wide screen. Bonus features: Filmmaker Q&A with director Xavier Beauvois -- Interviews with Caroline Champetier and Nicolas Giraud -- Recording the music of the film -- Casting featurettes and outtakes -- Collector's booklet featuring an interview with director Xavier Beauvois. GMD: videodisc. |
Creation/Production Credits Note: | Original music by Michel Legrand ; cinematography, Caroline Champetier ; editor, Marie-Julie Maille. |
Participant or Performer Note: | Nathalie Baye, Laura Smet, Iris Bry, Cyril Descours, Gilbert Bonneau, Xavier Maly, Olivier Rabourdin, Nicolas Giraud, Mathilde Viseux-Ely, Marie-Julie Maille, Madeleine Beauvois. |
Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: R (for some violence and sexuality). |
System Details Note: | DVD, NTSC region 1, widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1. |
Language Note: | In French; English or French subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH). |