Biquefarre is a small farm in Aveyron. The changing economics of farming lead Raoul, in late middle age, to decide to sell and move to Toulouse. At least two neighboring farmers want to buy Biquefarre: Lucien and the young Marcel. Behind the scenes, Henri, whose brother is Marcel's father and who is also Lucien's brother-in-law, negotiates with Raoul so that Marcel's father can secretly sweeten Marcel's offer. Will dad and uncle succeed? In the background is the hard daily work of farming: milking cows, harvesting at night, and finding help when a farmer falls ill. Progress brings challenges: polluted water, factory farms, and skyrocketing land prices.
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Georges Rouquier Director · André Villard Cinematographer Geneviève Louveau Editor
United States release October 1, 1983 · Produced in France · Production Mallia Films, Midas
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Midas Film
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Mallia Films
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Midas
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Midas Filmes
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NEH
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France
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French
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French
Release dates
Italy · September 1, 1983
Premiere · Venice Film Festival
United States · October 1, 1983
Premiere · Chicago International Film Festival
France · April 4, 1984
Theatrical
United States
April 5, 1984 · Premiere · New York New Directors and New Films Festival
Netherlands
December 7, 1995 · Premiere · IDFA Festival
Portugal
November 16, 1984 · Limited theatrical · Cinemateca Portuguesa
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