Normandy Nude

The Story

The charming town of Mêle-sur-Sarthe, Normandy, is in crisis. Dairy and livestock prices have plummeted due to a flood of imports, and farmers are threatened with foreclosure. Mayor Georges Balbuzard (the irrepressible François Cluzet, beloved from The Intouchables and The Country Doctor) does his best to fight and raise awareness of their plight, but the situation isn’t deemed newsworthy for national media. Things seem hopeless… until the day famous American photographer Newman (Toby Jones) passes through the village, inadvertently discovering the perfect backdrop for his next shoot. Balbuzard sees a rare opportunity, and sets about convincing the townsfolk – the farmers, the butcher, the pharmacist, some 200 in all – to participate. But, there’s a catch… Philippe Le Guay’s wonderful ensemble delivers a memorable portrait of community, resilience and fraternité, , and a hugely enjoyable experience for film-lovers of all shapes and sizes.

Rating

M

Duration

109 min

Cast

Toby Jones, François Cluzet, Grégory Gadebois, Philippe Rebbot

Director

Philippe Le Guay