By presenting a new Conte pour tous, Dominic James, president of La Fête productions, knew that the expectations of the public would be high. The film series created by the late Rock Demers holds an important place in the hearts of Quebecers, especially those who were children when the now classic The tuque war And Bach and Bootie went out to the cinema.
Coco Farm25e title of the hit series, is its proud descendant. We find with this first feature film by director Sébastien Gagné (Sleepless night, Let go) the joy of getting together as a family in front of a local film that will please children as much as their parents or grandparents.
The story of Max, Charles and Alice, three bright and resourceful young people who realize their dream of starting a small business producing fresh eggs, highlights the importance of teamwork and perseverance, values dear to Tales for All.
Notice to nostalgics: the film is sprinkled with a few nods to The tuque war and to Piggy bank, combinations and Co..
Notice also to young people for whom Contes pour tous rhymes with “old childhood films of mum and dad”: Coco Farm is a modern entertainment in which twists follow one another. Hot topics like animal welfare, local food and back to the land are at the heart of the story. Anyone who has ever thought of leaving the city for the countryside will feel this call again at the sight of the magnificent Estrie landscapes in which the heroes evolve.
Although it is a family film, darker themes are tackled, including debt and alcoholism. In the role of Raymond, alias Tite-Bière, Benoît Brière offers some of the most touching moments of the film, in particular when Max makes him realize the repercussions of his consumption.
If we sometimes have tears in our eyes watching firm coconut, we also laugh a lot. Charles’s very frank observations about the hens and their needs (read here droppings) are among the funniest replies.
Young Joey Bélanger brilliantly embodies this shy man who gains confidence thanks to his farmhouse. His two accomplices, Emma Bao Linh Tourné and Oscar Desgagnés, are also amazing in their respective roles: Alice, the determined and go-getter social media specialist, and Max, the brilliant entrepreneur whose idol is Joseph-Armand Bombardier.
Coco Farm is also an all too rare opportunity for Quebec children to see young people who look like them on the big screen. An opportunity that all families should not hesitate to seize.
Indoors
Comedy
Coco Farm
Sebastien Gagne
With Oscar Desgagnés, Joey Bélanger, Emma Bao Linh Tourné, Benoît Brière
1 hour 27 minutes