Le sabotier du Val de Loire (1956): cast, story & where to watch

1956 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 1956, Le sabotier du Val de Loire is a drama and documentary film directed by Jacques Demy, running about 24 minutes.

What it’s about. This is October 1955. The place is a village in Loire-Atlantique, La Chapelle-Basse-Mer, where an old clog-maker works and lives with his wife and their adopted son. The clog-maker's meticulous craft is described with love and close attention to detail. On the other hand, forthcoming death pervades the quiet everyday life of the elderly couple.

Who’s in it. Le sabotier du Val de Loire stars Yves Demy and Georges Rouquier as Narrator.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Le sabotier du Val de Loire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Le sabotier du Val de Loire page.

If you liked it. Fans of Le sabotier du Val de Loire tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Le sabotier du Val de Loire (1956)?
In US, Le sabotier du Val de Loire is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Le sabotier du Val de Loire worth watching?
Le sabotier du Val de Loire holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Le sabotier du Val de Loire?
Le sabotier du Val de Loire stars Yves Demy and Georges Rouquier.
When was Le sabotier du Val de Loire released?
Le sabotier du Val de Loire was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 24 minutes.