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Nearly 50 years after ‘God’s Country’ documentary, rural Minnesota gets another close-up
By Star Tribune
· July 12, 2026
· 1 min read
The town of Glencoe was the subject of the 1985 documentary by an acclaimed French film director, who had filmed there on and off for several years. Now Louis Malle’s daughter has returned to document what’s changed in the small Minnesota city since then.
Key takeaway Now Louis Malle’s daughter has returned to document what’s changed in the small Minnesota city since then.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The return of a documentary filmmaker to Glencoe, Minnesota, nearly 50 years after Louis Malle's "God's Country," brings a new lens to the town's evolution. As the daughter of the acclaimed director revisits the community, Minneapolis residents may be interested in the potential parallels between Glencoe's changes and those in their own city. Both Glencoe and Minneapolis have likely experienced shifts in demographics, economic development, and cultural identity over the past few decades. The new documentary may offer insights into how small towns in the region are navigating these changes, and how they compare to the urban experiences of Minneapolis. By examining the transformations in Glencoe, viewers may gain a deeper understanding of the complexities and challenges facing communities across Minnesota, from rural areas to the Twin Cities. This documentary could spark meaningful discussions about the state's regional development and the relationships between urban and rural areas.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 12, 2026 ·
Source: Star Tribune ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The town of Glencoe was the subject of the 1985 documentary by an acclaimed French film director, who had filmed there on and off for several years. Now Louis Malle’s daughter has returned to document what’s changed in the small Minnesota city since then.
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