One is a theatre director in full mid-life crisis, the other, a former history teacher working as a guide to make ends meet. They walk in silence, contemplate the beauty of the landscape, think about the meaning of their lives. Something, a word, a thought, sparks an existential duel between them. They come to blows, separate. The teacher goes back down into the valley. Each make their own way, forge their own path. Meanwhile, the country is about to vote at the snap legislative elections. The far right is at the gates of power. What should they do? Remain in the Vercors? An unexpected encounter at the summit with a mysterious stranger could change everything...

Louise Sablon