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A History of the European Rural Life

Name: A History of the European Rural Life
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2024-04-23
Rating: 7.5

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2024

1 Season

4 Episodes

Ended

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The history of the European peasantry, which has undergone many upheavals over the centuries: from its rise in the Middle Ages after the fall of the Roman Empire, through the oppression of the nobility and the Church, to the struggles for freedom and modernization in the present era.

#agriculture#european history#social & cultural documentary#rural#rural life

Seasons

Miniseries

4 episodes2024

Episodes

Miniseries

The Beginning / The Lords, and Those Who Dig

Apr 23, 202456m

By the 6th century, the disintegration of the Roman Empire was complete: no more state, no more big cities. The European peasantry was born. A change of scale. The great Roman commercial agriculture disappeared. These first peasants, freed from the weight of the State, taxes and the obligation to feed the Empire's major cities, produced only as much as they needed. Peasant communities were freer than ever. This golden age came to an end in the 8th century. The new warrior elites imposed a return to domination, taxes, and the invention of drudgery and serfdom. The Church took part in the reconquest, tracking down the old rural cults.

Rebellion and War / Revolutions

Apr 23, 202455m

Around the year 1000, growth resumed in Europe. This was the product of the work of peasants, who were even more exploited and despised, especially by city dwellers who were making a comeback. The rise of commercial agriculture was based on cereals, the main source of profit for the ruling classes. The banks of the River Po and the coasts of the North Sea were drained to conquer new wheat lands. The destruction of these wetlands disrupted the peasant economy and led to catastrophic flooding, the effects of which are still felt today. In the 14th century, famine, war and plague put an end to growth. The era of the great anti-feudal revolts began, with their mystical and egalitarian overtones. From the French Jacquerie of 1358 to the German Peasants' War of 1525, all were drowned in blood.

Towards Freedom / The Immobile Peasant, the Moving Peasant

Apr 23, 202455m

Peasants don't need to know. If they knew how to read or write, they could challenge the titles of the rulers and the authority of the Church, like the Italian miller Menocchio, declared a heretic and burned alive in 1600. Peasant knowledge was just as suspect. Peasant witches, often simple bonesetters, were hunted down, accused of worshipping Satan and burned by the thousands. On the threshold of modern times, in the name of progress and profitability, the dominant classes launched an offensive against the old village solidarities. England set the example by privatizing communal lands. By depriving farmers of an indispensable resource, they were condemned to disappear. France followed a different path. Still in the majority, its peasantry played a major and little-known role in the Revolution which, in 1789, put an end to a thousand years of feudal rule.

Against the Rest of the World / Peasant Masses

Apr 23, 202456m

In the 19th century, Europe's farmers were finally free. But the Industrial Revolution and modernization precipitated their decline. Deserting the countryside, they left en masse for the cities. As the rural exodus gathered momentum, conservatives saw peasants as the embodiment of all traditional values. Reputed to be more obedient and hard-working than workers, they were the main cannon fodder of the First World War. Fascism and Nazism took this mystification to the extreme, invoking the eternal peasant as the guardian of soil and blood. But the real peasant is subject to the dictates of the state, technocrats and agronomists. Unaffected by political regimes, the steamroller of industrial agriculture has continued to advance ever since. Yet the peasants are still there, making other voices heard.

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A History of the European Rural Life Cast and Characters

The cast features Catherine Ringer (as Self - Narrator (voice)), Miklós Attila Szőcs Boruss (as Self - Farmer), Massimo Montanari (as Self - Historian), Chris Wickham (as Self - Historian), and Edith Peytremann (as Self - Archaeologist). Their performances are a major reason A History of the European Rural Life has built such a passionate audience.

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A History of the European Rural Life has 4 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on CineFlixo.

Is A History of the European Rural Life good? What's the rating?

A History of the European Rural Life holds a 7.5/10 rating based on 2 reviews — well above average.

Who is in the cast of A History of the European Rural Life?

The main cast includes Catherine Ringer, Miklós Attila Szőcs Boruss, Massimo Montanari, and Chris Wickham, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is A History of the European Rural Life available in Francés?

Yes — A History of the European Rural Life was originally produced in Francés and that's the version you'll stream here on CineFlixo. English subtitles are provided when available.

When was A History of the European Rural Life released?

A History of the European Rural Life first aired in 2024.

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How many seasons and episodes does A History of the European Rural Life have?

A History of the European Rural Life currently has 1 season and a total of 4 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on CineFlixo and continue watching from where you left off.

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In which language is A History of the European Rural Life originally available?

A History of the European Rural Life was originally produced in FR. On CineFlixo the show is available in its original FR audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.

When was A History of the European Rural Life first released?

A History of the European Rural Life first premiered on April 23, 2024 (2024). The series has since concluded its run.