Released in 2020

  • Directed by

    Naël Marandin



  • Written by

    Naël Marandin
    Marion Doussot

  • Production

    Julien Rouch - Diligence Films

  • Distribution

    Ad Vitam

La Terre des Hommes

Naël Marandin

From 2015 to 2018, the Gan Foundation for Cinema and Le Groupe Ouest joined forces to create LA SÉLECTION. A privileged moment of discovery and exchange allowing emerging filmmakers and scriptwriters with new feature film projects to present their film ideas to producers or co-producers, to future professional partners beyond their usual networks. Naël Marandin participated in LA SÉLECTION 2017 with his film (then called “Les Dévorants”) and signed with Diligence Films (Julien Rouch).

Synopsis

Constance and her fiancé hope to one day take over, modernize and expand her father’s farm, on the verge of bankruptcy, to the large-scale farms that share the land and power. She gains the support of the influential and charismatic Sylvain, their fate quickly lying in his hands… When Sylvain’s desire for her steps in the negotiations, Constance must face yet another kind of violence.

Prizes

  • Grand prix du Festival international du film de Saint-Jean-de-Luz
  • Grand prix du festival Tofifest 2021 (Pologne)
  • Prix du public et prix d’interprétation, Diane Rouxel / Festival de Mons
Naël Marandin presenting his project in the frmework of LA SÉLECTION in Paris in 2017 © Régis d'Audeville

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