
Profiles Farmers: Daily Life
2005

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Minimal
2013
NRDirector
Dominique Benicheti
Runtime
91 minutes
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Cousin Jules is an observational documentary that focuses on the daily life of a blacksmith and his wife in rural France. It emphasizes the preservation of cultural heritage and the depiction of conventional social structures. The film adheres to a traditional narrative framework, highlighting the daily routines of agrarian life. However, it lacks multi-layered complexity and diverse representations.
Category Breakdown
The film focuses on the marriage between Jules and Felice, without addressing any non-straight identities or challenging the idea that everyone is straight.
It portrays a traditional division of labor where the blacksmith and his wife have conventional roles typical of domestic and vocational life.
Set in rural France, the film highlights a specific local archetype. It presents a homogeneous cultural landscape without showing a multi-ethnic cast.
The film celebrates rural traditions and the preservation of a specific way of life. It emphasizes stability and local customs over modern social critiques.
There is no mention of neurodivergence or physical disabilities in the documentary.
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Official Synopsis
An ode to rural France and the simple joys of life, Dominique Benicheti's glorious masterpiece Cousin Jules captures the daily routine and rituals of Jules, a blacksmith, living with his wife, Felice, on a small farm in the French countryside.

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