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Summary of Edouard Bergeon’s “Rural” Preview Screening
Director Edouard bergeon discussed his film Rural, starring Jérôme Bayle, at a preview screening at the Cinéma le Régent. He explained the film originated during a period of agricultural unrest (“agricultural anger”) approximately a year and a half prior to the screening.
The film centers on Jérôme Bayle, a farmer who, after gaining prominence during the agricultural protests, established an association. Bergeon described Rural as an intimate portrait of family farming and a depiction of a resilient, though vulnerable, agricultural France. Bayle lives with his 75-year-old mother, who has suffered strokes.
A key narrative element involves Bayle renting a house to a woman and her two children from the city, who are initially unfamiliar with farm life. The film portrays their adaptation and eventual participation in the farm’s activities, highlighting the theme of reconstruction through connection and the power of collective support, notably referencing the “Ultras” movement.
Bergeon stated his work is rooted in his personal connection to the agricultural world, having grown up on a farm himself. He aims to portray the disconnect between urban and rural areas, focusing on the territories between Toulouse and the Pyrenees. He chose cinema over television to prioritize sincerity, intimacy, and artistic treatment of the visuals, aiming to spark debate.
He values preview screenings as a way to connect directly with audiences and hopes to give voice to frequently enough-overlooked individuals in the agricultural sector, citing the impact of his previous film, In the Name of the Earth, in bringing people back to cinemas.
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