Potatoes

Potatoes (1969)

November 22nd, 19691h 35min

Comedy, Drama
62%

Overview

In a village in the Ardennes, during the German occupation, finding rations is becoming almost impossible. Clovis, an ordinary labourer, decides to cross the occupied zone to bring back enough potatoes to feed his family. His plan is a success but Clovis rapidly becomes obsessed with storing the precious tubers.


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