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The Plough

The Plough (Le grand chariot)

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  • Switzerland,
  • France
  • 2023
  • · 95m

Director Philippe Garrel
Cast Louis Garrel, Esther Garrel, Aurélien Recoing, Léna Garrel, Damien Mongin, Francine Bergé
Genre Drama

A close knit family successfully runs captivating puppet shows at their theater, Le Grand Chariot, together until the father, Simon, unexpectedly dies. The three remaining siblings struggle to keep the business afloat, while also facing their own romantic and career related problems.

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83

The Film Stage by Rory O'Connor

This film lives off the warmth between its actors but boasts a throwback charm that appears in keeping with recent resurgences of other seemingly past-it directors.

70

The Film Verdict by Lucy Virgen

Even if Philippe Garrell repeats himself at times, he still has a lot to say. Even some new ways to say it.

50

Slant Magazine by Diego Semerene

The sort of gravitas that seems necessary for the most satisfying of French clichés to amount to playful reworkings, not tired repetitions, only makes a few appearances throughout the film.