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2018100 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

To the Four Winds

2018100 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Cédric Herrou, a farmer in the Roya valley, offers refuge to refugees seeking asylum, transforming his life and the lives of those around him.

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Cédric Herrou, a farmer in the Roya valley, offers refuge to refugees seeking asylum, transforming his life and the lives of those around him.

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Michel Toescadirector

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Cédric Herrou, a farmer in the Roya valley of southern France, cultivates olive trees near the Italian border. His life changes when he meets refugees seeking asylum. Alongside other local residents, Cédric offers them shelter and support. The film details their efforts to assist these individuals while addressing the challenges of the asylum process. It captures the interactions between the refugees and the community, revealing the personal connections formed in a time of crisis.

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