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The salt of life

a film by
Rodolphe AYRAULT
(55', 2003)

Mathieu Duportal, 29, quits his job as a sales manager in order to rehabilitate a salt marsh that had been aband oned for the last 40 years.

This movie brings us to the island of Ré, a magical place, flooded with light, where shapes and colours blend together and where many birds stop. At regular intervals round the cycle of seasons, we meet Mathieu as he turns over or stirs up the dirt. He explains why he made this choice and expresses his doubts and hopes.

From Mathieu’s daily work springs a strong link between him and the land.

Little by little, the salt marsh comes to life, recovering its specific rectangular shape so that the salt may reappear as the final reward of these three long years of hard work.

Written and directed by: Rodolphe AYRAULT
Length: 55'
Format: Digital Béta 4/3 and DV Cam
Production year: 2003
Coproduction: Alif Productions / Canal 15 / Canal Cholet / Télévision Sud Vendée
Distribution: Alif Productions

Available in French and International versions