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Sunshine for the Poor (2001)

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On a hot Sunday morning, Nathalie Sanchez, an unemployed hair stylist, walks across the Causses plateau in search of a shepherd. When she finds one, he tells her that he has lost his flock. They walk together and while chatting they meet several times a shepherd's son turned outlaw, Carol Izba. The latter, despite being pursued by a famous bounty killer, Pool, proves unable to leave the region...

Release Date
March 7, 2001
Runtime
0h 58m
Rating
6.0/10 (16 votes)

Director: Alain Guiraudie

Cast: Isabelle Girardet, Alain Guiraudie, Jean-Paul Jourdàa, Michel Turquin

Production: K Production, LMK, Les Films du Temps qui passe
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Sunshine for the Poor

Sunshine for the Poor

6.0
58 min

On a hot Sunday morning, Nathalie Sanchez, an unemployed hair stylist, walks across the Causses plateau in search of a shepherd. When she finds one, he tells her that he has lost his flock. They walk together and while chatting they meet several times a shepherd's son turned outlaw, Carol Izba. The latter, despite being pursued by a famous bounty killer, Pool, proves unable to leave the region...

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Production Info
StatusReleased
Original LanguageFrench
Release Date3/7/2001
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Isabelle Girardet

as Nathalie Sanchez

Alain Guiraudie

as Carol Izba

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Jean-Paul Jourdàa

as Pool Oxanosas Daï

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Michel Turquin

as Djema Gaouda Lon

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunshine for the Poor about?

On a hot Sunday morning, Nathalie Sanchez, an unemployed hair stylist, walks across the Causses plateau in search of a shepherd. When she finds one, he tells her that he has lost his flock. They walk …

How long is Sunshine for the Poor?

58m

When was Sunshine for the Poor released?

March 7, 2001

Who directed Sunshine for the Poor?

Alain Guiraudie

Who stars in Sunshine for the Poor?

Isabelle Girardet, Alain Guiraudie, Jean-Paul Jourdàa

What genre is Sunshine for the Poor?

Comedy, Drama

Is Sunshine for the Poor available to stream?

Yes, on Criterion Channel