The Farmer
2018•40m•5.0•Released
Documentary
Eight years ago director Daan Jongbloed stumbled upon an abandoned farm, which surprisingly was inhabited by 97-year-old farmer Peer. The peacefulness and sobriety in which Peer lives fascinated Daan tremendously. His view of Peer’s rural lifestyle is rather idyllic, but to Peer this is reality. Why does he live the way he does? Who is Peer and what’s troubling him? In an attempt to understand Peer and his perception of life Daan has followed him on and off for the past eight years. Peer cautiously reveals a glimpse of his lonely life and disturbing past.
Director
Daan Jongbloed
Languages
Dutch
Studio
Van Osch Films
Cast
Peer Smulders
Himself
Production
Company
Van Osch Films
Producer
Frank van Osch
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