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Deep Dive: Ceres (2018)

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Ceres
Ceres is a documentary that focuses on four children living on remote farms in the southwest of the Netherlands. It captures their connection to the land and the farming traditions they inherit from their fathers and grandfathers. The film presents their daily lives as they engage with the natural cycles of farming, revealing their aspirations to take over the family farms and continue their ancestors' legacies. The documentary emphasizes the beauty of rural life while also addressing the challenges faced by these children in a rapidly changing world. It portrays their experiences and dreams, highlighting the importance of preserving agricultural traditions in the face of modernization.

Why Watch

  • Meet kids passionate about farming in the Netherlands.
  • Follow their dreams of taking over family farms.
  • See the beauty of rural life and agricultural traditions.

Did You Know

The film features four children: Daan Rentmeester, Bram Conjaerts, Sven Boonman, and Koen Brouwer.
Ceres was directed by Timothy Wennekes and released in 2018.
The documentary has a runtime of 73 minutes.
It was produced in two countries: the Netherlands and Belgium.

Perfect For

Farming enthusiastsDocumentary loversCultural heritage advocates