The Grocer's Son, the Mayor, the Village and the World

Synopsis

Claire Simon goes to Lussas, in France’s Ardèche, home to a vibrant community of documentarians. She films the creation of Tënk, an online platform for auteur documentaries. The initiative is a labour of love for the passionate and optimistic people behind it, but the process is long and arduous, as cultural projects often are. The filmmaker followed them for months, capturing their doubts and dilemmas: how do you manage everyday conflicts? Be accepted by a rural population that you aren’t part of? By the general public? Reconcile private life and professional calling? Reassure the mayor? Secure funding without making ethical compromises? A fascinating, bittersweet and insightful behind-the-scenes film. (Apolline Caron-Ottavi)

Main Cast

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Claire Simon
Crew	Cinematography	Claire Simon
Editing	Editor	Claire Simon Luc Forveille
Sound	Music	Nicolas Repac
Production	Producer	Rebecca Houzel Hanne Phlypo Madeline Robert Julie Freres
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