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Le gardian

1921 · 34 min

A gentle, sunlit silent-era slice of rural life, slow and simple, with mild romantic stirrings and little urgency.

Directed by
Joë Hamman
Starring
Gaston Jacquet, Joë Hamman, Hélène Darly
Overview
Nivoulas is the leader of a group of "gardians" (cowherds) in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. His brother Mazar is engaged to Fanette, an orphan. After the bull run celebrating their engagement, they meet up at a café terrace. Lucie, a flirtatious waitress from the city, captivates Mazar.

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Directed by
Joë Hamman
Starring
Gaston Jacquet, Joë Hamman, Hélène Darly
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    background-friendly, 1 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • love
    • betrayal
    • family
    Places
    • countryside
    • small town
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
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    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action2
    Horror0
    Humour2
    Realism7
    Romance4
    Tension2
    Darkness2
    Complexity2
    Emotional weight3

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    Directed by
    Joë Hamman
    Written by
    Gaston Jacquet
    Starring
    Gaston Jacquet, Joë Hamman, Hélène Darly, Lucie Berny
    Runtime
    34 min

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