Naked Normandy (Normandie Nue)

synopsis

The charming town of Le Mele-sur-Sarthe, Normandy, is in crisis. Dairy and livestock prices have plummeted due to a flood of imports, and farmers are threatened with foreclosure. Mayor Georges Balbuzard (Frances Cluzet) does his best to fight and raise awareness of their plight, but the situation isn't deemed newswothy for national media.

Things seem hopeless... until the day famous American photographer Newman (Toby Jones) passes through the village, inadvertently discovering the perfect backdrop for his next shoot. Balbuzard sees a rare opportunity, and sets about convincing all the townsfolk- the farmers, the butcher, the pharmacist, some 200 in all- to participate. But there's a catch...

details

Comedy
1 hr. 45 min.

director

Philippe Le Guay

writer

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synopsis

The charming town of Le Mele-sur-Sarthe, Normandy, is in crisis. Dairy and livestock prices have plummeted due to a flood of imports, and farmers are threatened with foreclosure. Mayor Georges Balbuzard (Frances Cluzet) does his best to fight and raise awareness of their plight, but the situation isn't deemed newswothy for national media.

Things seem hopeless... until the day famous American photographer Newman (Toby Jones) passes through the village, inadvertently discovering the perfect backdrop for his next shoot. Balbuzard sees a rare opportunity, and sets about convincing all the townsfolk- the farmers, the butcher, the pharmacist, some 200 in all- to participate. But there's a catch...

details

Comedy
1 hr. 45 min.

director

Philippe Le Guay

writer