The Farmer

The Farmer (2018)

Documentary

Runtime: 40 minutes

Overview

Eight years ago director Daan Jongbloed stumbled upon an abandoned farm, which surprisingly was inhabited by 97-year-old farmer Peer. The peacefulness and sobriety in which Peer lives fascinated Daan tremendously. His view of Peerโ€™s rural lifestyle is rather idyllic, but to Peer this is reality. Why does he live the way he does? Who is Peer and whatโ€™s troubling him? In an attempt to understand Peer and his perception of life Daan has followed him on and off for the past eight years. Peer cautiously reveals a glimpse of his lonely life and disturbing past.

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