"Nature humaine": a preview of Cédric Klapisch's new film

A Sneak Peek into Cédric Klapisch's Upcoming Film: "Ce qui nous lie"

From "Le Vin et le vent" to "Ce qui nous lie": A Story of Burgundy's Wine and Family

Scheduled for release in June, Cédric Klapisch's latest film, originally titled Le Vin et le vent and now known as Ce qui nous lie, delves into the world of Burgundy winemakers. True to his process, the director of Le Péril Jeune began with a location scout, capturing the film's setting through photography before diving into the actual shooting.

"Rather than focusing on wine and the people who make it, I chose to focus on nature," Cédric Klapisch shared in an interview with Augustin Trapenard on France Inter's Boomerang. Known for his urban settings, Klapisch explores a new genre by immersing himself in Burgundy's vineyards. "There is something inherently human in the vineyards because they are meticulously aligned and shaped. The landscapes of Burgundy are rich with human activity. My aim is to depict nature as modified by humans," explains the filmmaker.

Synopsis of Ce qui nous lie

"Jean (Pio Marmai) left his family and his native Burgundy ten years ago to travel the world. Upon learning of his father's imminent death, he returns to his childhood home. He reconnects with his sister, Juliette (Ana Girardot), and his brother, Jérémie (François Civil). Their father passes away just before the grape harvest begins. Over the course of a year, through the changing seasons, these three young adults will rediscover or reinvent their sibling bond, growing and maturing alongside the wine they produce."

Get ready for a cinematic journey through the heart of Burgundy and the complexities of family and nature.

FAQ - Wine and cinema

What is Cédric Klapisch's new film about wine?

It is "Ce qui nous lie", first titled "Le Vin et le vent". The film follows a family of winemakers in Burgundy through the changing seasons and the grape harvest. Its theatrical release is scheduled for June.

Where does "Ce qui nous lie" take place?

The film is set in the Burgundy vineyards. Known for his urban settings, Cédric Klapisch chose to immerse himself in landscapes of vines meticulously aligned and shaped by human hands.

Which actors star in "Ce qui nous lie"?

The main trio brings together Pio Marmaï as Jean, Ana Girardot as his sister Juliette and François Civil as his brother Jérémie. They play three young adults who take over the family estate.

Why did Cédric Klapisch photograph the vineyard before shooting?

True to his method, the director carried out a location scout before filming. With wine as his subject, he felt it essential to photograph the setting first, which led to the "Nature humaine" exhibition.

What does the film really focus on according to Cédric Klapisch?

Rather than filming wine and the people who make it, the director chose to focus on nature. His aim is to show nature shaped by human hands, through Burgundy landscapes filled with human activity.