Vitis prohibita, resistant grapes coming out of the shadows
They arrived from America with terrible diseases and almost annihilated the vineyard then were accused of contamination, incriminated to drive crazy and found guilty of having bad taste.
Isabella, Jacquez, Clinton, Herbemont, Noah and Othello were banished from vineyards in France by the government in 1934 and later, the prohibition was extended to almost the hybrid vines in the countries of the European Union.
Nevertheless, these vines and more generally the hybrids, are naturally resistant vines in the diseases of the vineyard, adapted very well to grounds and to climates of numerous countries, with characteristic and outstanding tastes. They are one of answers to the current problems of the vine growing: over treatment and environmental pollution, decrease of the life expectancy of vineyards ...
Defying an extremely hostile legislation and in spite of the very bad reputation of these vines, rebel farmers, convinced of their true values, did not stop cultivating the prohibited grape varieties everywhere in Europe.
We invite you in a gustative journey off the beaten track of the oenology and to follow the current fight of the enthusiasts-Resistance fighters for the rehabilitation of these wines.
We are going to understand the extraordinary history of these vines, why they are a solution for a responsible and environment-friendly vine growing and how they are a member from now on of the rural heritage in very numerous places in the world.
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Stéphan BalayDirector
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Lumière du JourProducer
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Stéphan BalayProducer
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Project Title (Original Language):Vitis prohibita, le retour des cépages résistants
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Project Type:Documentary, Feature
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Runtime:1 hour 31 minutes 50 seconds
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Completion Date:February 1, 2019
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Country of Origin:France
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Country of Filming:Austria, France, Italy, Romania, United States
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Language:English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish
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Shooting Format:4k
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Aspect Ratio:1,85
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Oenovideo International grape and wine film festivalMarseillle
France
June 15, 2019
France
best feature film -
Alive Documentary Film FestivalLos Angeles
United States
September 21, 2019
Best Director -
MOST Wine & Cava International Film FestivalBarcelona
Spain
December 5, 2019
Spanish premiere
Grand Jury Prize -
FIVE CONTINENTS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
December 31, 2019
Best Production Feature Film
Distribution Information
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Les films des deux rivesCountry: FranceRights: All RightsCountry: BelgiumRights: All RightsCountry: SwitzerlandRights: All Rights
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Lumière du JourDistributorCountry: WorldwideRights: All Rights
Following a guiding principle, "resist", Stéphan Balay highlights commitment, difference and diversity.
Among his films
- ANDRÉ MENRAS' VIETNAMS, 60 YEARS FROM WAR TO PEACE
documentary in production, 90 minutes, 2024, Lumière du Jour, France.
- THE ODYSEE OF FORBIDDEN WINES
documentary in production, 90 minutes, 2024, Grape Sleuth & Lumière du Jour, USA - France.
- FOLLOWING ALBERT (DANS LA LUMIÈRE D'ALBERT)
documentary, 101 minutes, 2023, Lumière du Jour, France.
- VITIS PROHIBITA
documentary, 91 minutes, 2019, Lumière du Jour, France.
BEST FEATURE FILM Festival International de la Vigne et du Vin - Oenovidéo - Marseille FRANCE - 2019
BEST DIRECTOR Alive Documentary Film Festival - Los Angeles USA - 2019
GRAND PRIX DU JURY Most Festival International du Cinéma du Vin et du Cava - Vilafranca del Penedès - Barcelone SPAIN - 2019
BEST FEATURE FILM PRODUCTION Five Continents International Film Festival - Venezuela - dec 2019.
- LIKE TIGHTROPE WALKERS (COMME DES FUNAMBULES)
documentary, 110 minutes, 2016, Hors Champ Video & Lumière du Jour, France.
- WATER, SALT, LIFE, SOLIDARITY TRIP TO NIGER
documentary, 60 minutes, 2006, L'ami du Vent, France.
- PETIT À PETIT, FIRST YEAR OF KINDERGARTEN
documentary, 52 minutes, 2005, France Télévisions, France.
