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Grand Cru

2018 · 80 min

A quiet, patient portrait of a craftsman battling weather and time, rewarding viewers who savor process over drama.

Directed by
David Eng
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Pascal Marchand
Tagline
Burgundy's winemaking legend Pascal Marchand faces his greatest challenges during the catastrophic 2016 season.
Overview
Pascal Marchand arrived in the mythical land of Burgundy to harvest the grapes at age 21. Now 30 years later, he is a renowned wine artist and innovator. Shot over the catastrophic 2016 season, the film is both a love letter and a cautionary tale.

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Directed by
David Eng
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Pascal Marchand
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    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • work
    • nature
    • art
    • survival
    • aging
    Places
    • countryside
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • documentary
    • true story
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
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    Action1
    Horror0
    Humour2
    Realism9
    Romance1
    Tension4
    Darkness3
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight5

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    Genres
    documentary
    Directed by
    David Eng
    Written by
    David Eng
    Starring
    Pascal Marchand
    Music
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    Cinematography
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    Runtime
    80 min
    Country
    Canada
    Languages
    English, French

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