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Sunday in the Country
Three vicious thugs are on the run in rural America after robbing a local bank. They seek refuge at the home of a reclusive farmer, but he is prepared for their arrival and holds them at gunpoint. Unable to let them simply wait for the law, he decides to take them into into his cellar and torture them a little before the police arrive.
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Plot Summary
During the summer of 1914, a young woman named Jeanne travels to her family's country estate. Her arrival disrupts the peaceful existence of the inhabitants, including her aunt, uncle, and their staff. Tensions rise as old secrets and desires surface, leading to a complex web of relationships and unspoken conflicts amidst the idyllic rural setting. The idyllic facade of country life begins to crumble as unspoken truths are revealed.
Critical Reception
Sunday in the Country (La Race des 'dou"s') received a moderately positive reception, praised for its atmospheric direction and performances, though some critics found its pacing slow. It was particularly noted for its nuanced portrayal of rural French life and the underlying psychological tensions within the family.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its evocative atmosphere and beautiful cinematography.
Appreciated for the subtle performances that reveal complex character dynamics.
Some found the narrative a bit too understated or slow-moving.
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Fun Fact
The film's original French title, 'La Race des 'dou"s', translates to 'The Race of the 'Dou"s', referring to a nickname for the bourgeois class in the region where the story is set.
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