Bibliograph

The Guardians, Les gardiennes., Les Films du Worso presents ; co-production of Les Films du Worso [and others] ; with the participation of Canal+, Ciné+, France Télévisions ; produced by Sylvie Pialat, Benoît Quainon ; screenwplay by Xavier Beauvois, Frédérique Moreau, Marie-Julie Maille ; directed by Xavier Beauvois, DVD; Widescreen.

Type

Label

The Guardians, Les gardiennes., Les Films du Worso presents ; co-production of Les Films du Worso [and others] ; with the participation of Canal+, Ciné+, France Télévisions ; produced by Sylvie Pialat, Benoît Quainon ; screenwplay by Xavier Beauvois, Frédérique Moreau, Marie-Julie Maille ; directed by Xavier Beauvois, DVD; Widescreen.

Language

fre

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

MPAA rating: R (for some violence and sexuality)

Main title

The Guardians

Oclc number

1043018363

Responsibility statement

Les Films du Worso presents ; co-production of Les Films du Worso [and others] ; with the participation of Canal+, Ciné+, France Télévisions ; produced by Sylvie Pialat, Benoît Quainon ; screenwplay by Xavier Beauvois, Frédérique Moreau, Marie-Julie Maille ; directed by Xavier Beauvois

Runtime

135

Sub title

Les gardiennes.

Summary

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

Target audience

adult

Technique

live action

resource.variantTitle

Gardiennes

resource.version

DVD; Widescreen.

Classification