The Auction (Le Démantèlement) (2013)

Cannes Film Festival & More - 2013 (84 items)
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This is the story of a Canadian farmer which was told in a quite realistic mode. A man who lives in the countryside and his way of life was presented beautifully on the screen. It also speaks the value of the family members even though each of them are spread out to different places seeking a better life and future. I had seen many movies that depict the farmers' lives around the world, but this p... read more

Gaby has a farm on which he raises lambs: La Ferme Gagnon and son. But he has no son. He has two daughters he raised as princesses who live far away in the big city. One day, the elder asked him to help her financially to avoid losing their home. Gaby, in which the sense of ownership has grown to unreason, decided to dismantle the farm. It sells everything - the house, the herd and the family land - to go live in the next town in a small apartment.