The Guardians

Streaming video - 2017

An affecting human drama of love, loss, and strength unfolds against the backdrop of World War I. The women of the Paridier farm, under the deft hand of Hortense, the family's matriarch, must grapple with the workload while the men, are off at the front. New tools allow the women to triumph over the land, newfound independence is acquired, yet emotions are stirred when the men return. Nominated for four awards, including Best Cinematography and Most Promising Actress (Iris Bry) at the **César Awards.** Nominated for Best International Film at the the **Munich Film Festival.** *"Like a series of Monet paintings come to life, the historical drama THE GUARDIANS luxuriates in lush, widescreen images of the French countryside." -... Christy Lemire, **RobertEbert.com***

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Genres
Feature films
Published
[San Francisco, California, USA] : Music Box Films 2017.
2019.
Language
French
Other Authors
Xavier Beauvois (film director), Cyril Descours (actor), Gilbert Bonneau, Iris Bry, Laura Smet, Mathilde Visuex, Nathalie Baye, Nicolas Giraud, Olivier Rabourdin, Ophelie-Marion Debiais, Yann Bean
Online Access
A Kanopy streaming video
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Item Description
Title from title frames.
Film
In Process Record.
Physical Description
1 online resource (streaming video file) (135 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Format
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Access
AVAILABLE FOR USE ONLY BY IOWA CITY AND RESIDENTS OF THE CONTRACTING GOVERNMENTS OF JOHNSON COUNTY, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, HILLS, AND LONE TREE (IA).