THE GUARDIANS
synopsis
1915. The men are at the front, and the women must take on the role of guardians of the farms. A mother, Hortense, a tireless worker, hires Francine, a young orphan from the welfare services to support her, because her own daughter is reluctant to obey. Mutual respect and admiration flourish between Hortense and Francine. But to save the unity of her family, Hortense will have to sacrifice this girl, and pay the price.
| international title: | The Guardians |
| original title: | Les Gardiennes |
| country: | France, Switzerland |
| sales agent: | Pathé International |
| year: | 2017 |
| genre: | fiction |
| directed by: | Xavier Beauvois |
| release date: | FR 6/12/2017 |
| screenplay: | Xavier Beauvois, Frédérique Moreau |
| cast: | Nathalie Baye, Iris Bry, Laura Smet, Cyril Descours, Gilbert Bonneau, Olivier Rabourdin, Nicolas Giraud, Mathilde Viseux, Yann Bean, Ophélie-Marion Debiais |
| cinematography by: | Caroline Champetier |
| film editing: | Marie-Julie Maille |
| art director: | Yann Mégard, Patrick Schmitt |
| music: | Michel Legrand |
| producer: | Sylvie Pialat, Benoît Quainon |
| co-producer: | Pauline Gygax, Max Karli, Michel Merkt |
| production: | Les Films du Worso, France 3 Cinéma, Pathé Films, Rita Productions |
| backing: | Canal+, Ciné+, Radio Télévision Suisse, CNC, Eurimages, région Limousin, Cinéfeel, Procirep, Soficas Soficinéma, Indéfilms, Cofinova |
| distributor: | Pathé Distribution, Praesens Film AG |
