La commune (Paris, 1871)

Nov 7 2007 N/A 5h 45m
Drama, History, War

We are in the year 1871. A journalist for Versailles Television broadcasts a soothing and official view of events while a Commune television is set up to provide the perspectives of the Paris rebels. On a stage-like set, more than 200 actors interpret characters of the Commune, especially the Popincourt neighborhood in the XIth arrondissement. They voice their thoughts and feelings concerning the social and political reforms.

Plot

A war drama film who merger between documentary and reportage and fiction which turned over common sense, a unique where people in the 19th century was interviewed and covered on television, many of them are working class but the bourgeoisie had not escaped from camera's observation, each recorded their speech and gestures even the revolt that led to extreme and radical and heartbreaking for the working class. One of the most important French film at 21st century.

Written by

Agathe Bluysen, Peter Watkins

Directed by

Peter Watkins

Cast

Eliane Annie Adalto, Pierre Barbieux, Bernard Bombeau

Crew

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Production Countries

France

Production Companies

Musée d'Orsay, La Sept-Arte, 13 Productions

Languages

Français

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination total

Trailers
La Commune (Paris, 1871) | Trailer | BELDOCS 2022 2
Featurettes
peter watkins on la commune 2003
Behind the Scenes
Universal Clock: The Resistance of Peter Watkins
Scores
# of Votes
1,397
Average Rating
8 out of 10
Metascore
90
Popularity
NA