Modern Life(2008)
Profils paysans : La Vie moderne
Modern Life Synopsis
For ten years, Raymond Depardon has followed the lives of farmer living in the mountain ranges. He allows us to enter their farms with astounding naturalness. This moving film speaks, with great serenity, of our roots and of the future of the people who work on the land. This the last part of Depardon's triptych "Profils paysans" about what it is like to be a farmer today in an isolated highland area in France. "La vie moderne" examines what has become of the persons he has followed for ten years, while featuring younger people who try to farm or raise cattle or poultry, come hell or high water.
Modern Life (2008) is a documentary film directed by Raymond Depardon, released on October 29, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Marcel Challaye, Germaine Challaye, Paul Argaud and Amandine Gagnaire. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 25 ratings.
- Director:
- Raymond Depardon
- Writers:
- Raymond Depardon
- Producers:
- Claudine Nougaret
- Cinematographer:
- Raymond Depardon
- Production:
- Palmeraie et Désert, France 2 Cinéma
- Status:
- Released
Modern Life Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Raymond Depardon, written by Raymond Depardon, produced by Claudine Nougaret.
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Modern Life Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 25 ratings.
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Modern Life – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Modern Life online?
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Modern Life (2008) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Modern Life?
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The main cast of Modern Life (2008) includes Marcel Challaye, Germaine Challaye, Paul Argaud, Amandine Gagnaire and Michel Valla. The film was directed by Raymond Depardon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Modern Life released?
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Modern Life was released on October 29, 2008 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Modern Life worth watching?
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Modern Life (2008) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 25 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.