The Sower

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The Sower

Released Mar 1, 2019

1h 39m

History

Drama

Romance

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After the republican uprising in 1851, a French village is left without any men for two years. The local women decide that if any man returns to the village, he will be their shared husband.

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Noëlle D. Lilley

Chicago Reader

If viewers can muster up the patience to stick it out, they'll walk away feeling more than satisfied - and maybe even a little heartbroken.

Apr 16, 2020

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Guy Lodge

Variety

Both moving on its own terms and an invigorating conversation-starter...

Mar 3, 2019

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Kerry Lengel

Arizona Republic

"The Sower" is at heart a love story, although one that capitalizes on the fantasy of romance while simultaneously undercutting it.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 28, 2019

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Carlos Bonfil

La Jornada

The readings of Victor Hugo suggest the contained rebellion load that is very present in this old tale of a repressed republicanism, and of a very novel affirmation of feminine desire. [Full Review in Spanish]

Sep 3, 2019

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Luis Fernando Galván

En Filme

A surprisingly effective love story that underlines how people can change depending on their circumstances. [Full Review in Spanish]

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 23, 2019

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Kenneth R. Morefield

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While the film's set-up evokes The Beguiled, its execution is more reminiscent of The Handmaid's Tale or Breaking the Waves.

Rated: 3/5

May 25, 2019

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Just a simplistic little 19th century melodrama, but a rather tastefully executed one.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

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After the republican uprising in 1851, a French village is left without any men for two years. The local women decide that if any man returns to the village, he will be their shared husband.

Director: Marine Francen
Producer: Sylvie Pialat, Benoît Quainon
Screenwriter: Jacques Fieschi, Marine Francen, Jacqueline Surchat
Distributor: Film Movement
Production Co: Les Films du Worso
Genre: History, Drama, Romance
Original Language: French (France)
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 1, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 14, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $33.5K
Runtime: 1h 39m

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