Bertrand's Farm
By Gilles Perret
2024
Documentary
1h22
Synopsis
1972 in Haute-Savoie (France) : the Bertrand's farm, with a hundred dairy cows owned by three bachelor brothers, is filmed for the first time. In 1997, they were the subject of Gilles Perret's first movie, as they let their farm to their nephew Patrick and his wife Hélène. Nowadays, 25 years later, Gilles Perret take another look at this farm, managed by Hélène who will step down. Through their words, an intimate, social and economic history of the rural world.
Community Reviews
Viewers are deeply moved by 'La ferme des Bertrand,' a documentary that spans 50 years and three generations of a farming family in Haute Savoie. They praise its emotional depth and the realistic portrayal of the agricultural lifestyle, highlighting the film's focus on family legacy and the evolution of farming techniques. The film's ability to connect audiences with the enduring human elements of farming through simple yet powerful storytelling is frequently lauded.
👍 Captures the heart of farming life across generations.
👎 Traditional documentary style may not appeal to all.
