Le nez dans le ruisseau

Overview

A television reporter embarks on a feature to celebrate Jean Jacques Rousseau's impending 300th birthday, centering her story around a Swiss boy with an astonishing grasp of the philosopher's ideas. To deepen the narrative, she enlists a local professor specializing in Rousseau to unravel the mystery of the boy's knowledge, despite the philosopher's death long before the child's time. As their journey unfolds, themes of friendship, the wonders of nature, and the disparities of wealth come to light, creating a poignant exploration of connection across generations and social divides.