Film Lens
Celles et Ceux focuses on the village of Celles in the Occitanie region, which was nearly submerged by Lac du Salagou in 1969. The documentary captures the story of the villagers who were expropriated but remained when the flooding did not occur. Over 50 years later, the children of Celles, led by Mayor Joëlle Goudard, are working to revitalize their community and attract new residents.
The film presents the ambitions and dreams of the current inhabitants as they strive to breathe new life into Celles. It raises the question of whether their vision for the village's future can be realized, providing an intimate look at their hopes and efforts to ensure the survival of their community.
Why Watch
- •Meet Joëlle Goudard, the mayor revitalizing Celles.
- •Find out how a village avoided flooding in 1969.
- •See the ambitious plans to attract new residents.
Did You Know
•Celles was originally slated to be submerged in 1969.
•The village is located just 10 kilometers from Lodève.
•Joëlle Goudard is the current mayor leading revitalization efforts.
•The documentary was directed by Maxime Boilon and released in 2021.
Perfect For
Local history enthusiastsCommunity revitalizationFrench village life