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La Maison neuve

The New House
Ariane Doublet
2004 France 54 minutes French

The field is a big one. At the top of the slope, two cows. This is the meadow where Philippe and Annick Olivier milked their herd for almost forty years. Nearby is the main farm building. For just over a year, Philippe has lived alone. Annick died suddenly. This year, Philippe will retire and give up the tenancy of the farm. He sells the machinery and parts with his animals. In the meadow just nearby, he is having his new house built. It is difficult to talk with the builders, to plan so that his furniture will fit into the standardised floor areas, and to ensure that the family will come there at holiday time and that his life’s savings are well spent.

Production :
Patrick Winocour; Juliette Guignon; Quark Productions; Arte France
Distribution :
Quark Productions
Editing :
Sophie Mandonnet
Sound :
Graciela Barrault
Photography :
Ariane Doublet

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