Un village tranquille

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Note of intent

The concept of vigilantism, coming from the US, is on the rise in France. It reflects the impression that law enforcement forces are not enough to ensure our safety. But also, it is the outcome of feelings of insecurity and injustice which are constantly stirred up, just as if we were still living in a “barbaric” country. My story implies that an intensified need for safety ends up creating its own monsters and also that it is best to learn to live with our fears rather than to try to hedge against them.

Synopsis

Rita, a thirty-year-old farmer, meets again Tom, the young burglar who assaulted her years ago. Both were damaged by the incident and now have scores to settle. However, in the town’s situation of distrust of law enforcement and vigilantism, what kind of justice can emerge ? That is what they will find out at the end of this long and disastrous day which will spare no one…

Visual concept

This movie was designed like a news item lived from the inside in almost real time. Following the guidelines of a thriller movie and the characters points of view, I want to share my distress and this way show how when we are deprived of a sane reasoning, we are subject to the worst abuses.