La Commune (Paris, 1871) (2003)

  • NR
  • 07/03/2003 (US)
  • War, Drama, History
  • 5h 45m

Overview

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.

Peter Watkins

Director, Writer

Agathe Bluysen

Writer

Cast

Eliane Annie Adalto's headshot

Eliane Annie Adalto

Laundress
Pierre Barbieux's headshot

Pierre Barbieux

Child in Cour Popincourt
Bernard Bombeau's headshot

Bernard Bombeau

Baker
Maylis Bouffartigue's headshot

Maylis Bouffartigue

Marie-Louise Théron
Geneviève Capy's headshot

Geneviève Capy

Doctor's wife
Anne Carlier's headshot

Anne Carlier

Laundress
Véronique Couzon's headshot

Véronique Couzon

Marie-Louise Beauger
Piotr Daskiewicz's headshot

Piotr Daskiewicz

Polish Officer

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