Valensole 1965 is a drama directed by Dominique Filhol, who also wrote the screenplay. The film stars Matthias Van Khache and Vahina Giocante to tell the story of Maurice Masse, a farmer confronted with an unexplained phenomenon in the lavender fields of Provence. Inspired by a true story that shook France, Valensole 1965 offers an intimate, emotional reconstruction of a mysterious event.
Valensole 1965 will be released in French cinemas on July 9, 2025.
Synopsis: Valensole, Provence, summer 1965. At dawn, Maurice Masse discovers a strange contraption in his lavender field. The traces left on the ground and the speed of the machine quickly attract curious onlookers. In the spotlight despite himself, Maurice tries to protect his family, while the event turns village life upside down. The film is based on a true story that remains unexplained to this day.
The film will appeal to fans of true-life stories, such as Fire in the Sky or Le Projet Blue Book. Those interested in unexplained phenomena and human upheaval in the face of the unknown will find Valensole 1965 a captivating drama rooted in French reality.
The film marks the 60th anniversary of the Valensole affair, a mysterious event that took place in 1965 and remains unsolved to this day. An event preview is planned in the heart of the lavender fields of Valensole, offering a unique immersion in direct contact with the historic site of the incident. Valensole 1965 is part of a respectful and authentic approach to local memory.
Valensole 1965 is a poignant drama based on an unexplained French news story. Directed by Dominique Filhol and starring Matthias Van Khache and Vahina Giocante, the film explores with humanity the consequences of an extraordinary phenomenon on a rural community.
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