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The Plough

Le grand chariot

2023

Philippe Garrel

Louis Garrel, Damien Mongin, Esther Garrel, Lena Garrel ...

6.2

41

Drama Three siblings comprise the latest generation in a family of puppeteers led with passion by their father. They are magicians of a kind, but can barely make ends meet, working mainly for the love of their craft. Their grandmother contributes too, not only as a seamstress but also as a repository of memories and wisdom. A tragic event will challenge the desire of each sibling to carry on.

	Media	Author	Review
		Jonathan Romney Screendaily	"Feels like a relic of a European cinema that is no longer really attuned to the times (...) the pacing is often leaden, despite some lively performances"
		Jordan Mintzer The Hollywood Reporter	"A minor if somewhat memorable work by a director who has left his mark not only on his own children, but on a brand of filmmaking that may disappear along with him"
		Jessica Kiang Variety	"A low-stakes trifle for Philippe Garrel fans and family members only"
		Marco Vito Oddo Collider	"There's a big chance 'Le grand chariot' becomes nothing more than a drag for people expecting more than a quiet meditation that's too particular to properly resonate with the public"
		Rory O'Connor The Film Stage	"This film lives off the warmth between its actors but boasts a throwback charm"
		Diego Semerene Slant	"It shows us once again that failing at monogamy in France is no tragedy (...) The film doesn’t go much beyond the rehashing of that cliché (...) Rating: ★★ (out of 4)"

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