8 Indie Picks for May8 of 8
The Guardians | Premieres in U.S. theaters Friday, May 4
A number of stories have come to the screen in recent years that focus on the experiences of the women who were left behind when men were recruited en masse to fight in World Wars I and II. Most recent is the French film The Guardians, directed by Cannes grand prix winner Xavier Beauvois. Adapted from the 1924 novel by Ernest Perochon, the story focuses on the family matriarch, Hortense (Nathalie Baye), her daughter Solange (Laura Smet), and the new farmhand, Fancine (Iris Bry). The subtle storytelling, gorgeous cinematography (by Caroline Champetier), and resonant themes make this one a must-see. — Pam
A number of stories have come to the screen in recent years that focus on the experiences of the women who were left behind when men were recruited en masse to fight in World Wars I and II. Most recent is the French film The Guardians, directed by Cannes grand prix winner Xavier Beauvois. Adapted from the 1924 novel by Ernest Perochon, the story focuses on the family matriarch, Hortense (Nathalie Baye), her daughter Solange (Laura Smet), and the new farmhand, Fancine (Iris Bry). The subtle storytelling, gorgeous cinematography (by Caroline Champetier), and resonant themes make this one a must-see. — Pam
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