Plot Summary

This is October 1955. The place is a village in Loire-Atlantique, La Chapelle-Basse-Mer, where an old clog-maker works and lives with his wife and their adopted son. The clog-maker's meticulous craft is described with love and close attention to detail. On the other hand, forthcoming death pervades the quiet everyday life of the elderly couple.

Movie Details

Original Title
Le Sabotier du Val de Loire
Status
released
Original Language
fr

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Production Companies

Les Films Georges Rouquier
Société Nouvelle Pathé Cinéma