Directed by:
Rodrigo SorogoyenCinematography:
Alejandro de PabloComposer:
Olivier ArsonCast:
Denis Ménochet, Marina Foïs, Luis Zahera, Machi Salgado, Diego Anido, Marie Colomb, David MenéndezPlots(1)
Vincent and Olga are a French couple who settled long ago in a village from the interior of Galicia. There they lead a quiet life, grow their vegetables and rehabilitate abandoned houses, although their coexistence with the locals is not as idyllic as they wish. Their refusal to implement a wind farm will accentuate the disagreements with the neighbors, especially with the brothers Xan and Lorenzo, taking coexistence to a situation of no return. (Cannes Film Festival)
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I know my way around French-Spanish relations. I've had the privilege a few times in a professional context, and it's not a pleasant experience, so this film didn't surprise me at all. However, its theme can be set practically anywhere; indeed, it was supposed to be inspired by the true story of a Dutch couple. City versus countryside, intellect versus common sense, progress versus conservatism, these conflicts can be seen everywhere. In any case, the film handles these conflicts excellently; no wonder it won half of the Goya awards. Apart from that, the director could have relid on great French and Spanish actors.
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