À Nous la Liberté

1931 1h 35m FR

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7.0

SOLID

★7.0TMDB · 122

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Synopsis

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In this classic French satire, Louis, a convict, escapes from prison and takes on legitimate work, making his way up in the business world. Eventually becoming the head of a successful factory, Louis opts to modernize his company with mechanical innovations. But when his friend Émile finally leaves jail years later and reunites with Louis, the past catches up with them. The two, worried about being apprehended by police, long to flee the confines of industry.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Henri Marchand
Émile
Raymond Cordy
Louis
Rolla France
Jeanne
Paul Ollivier
Paul Imaque, l'oncle
Jacques Shelly
Paul
Germaine Aussey
Maud
Léon Lorin
Le vieux monsieur sourd
Vincent Hyspa
Le vieil orateur

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: René Clair
Writers: René Clair
Languages: French
Countries: France

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ERA

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95 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by René Clair, shot by Georges Périnal. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Georges Auric. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor René Le Hénaff shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Henri Marchand and Raymond Cordy and Rolla France carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0022599 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

René Clair directs. Georges Périnal behind the camera. Georges Auric scores. René Le Hénaff cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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195 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by René Clair, shot by Georges Périnal. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Georges Auric. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor René Le Hénaff shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Henri Marchand and Raymond Cordy and Rolla France carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0022599 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Classified under 8 themes, including "factory", "automation", "escaped convict", "social satire".

The technical file

Cinematography: Georges Périnal
Original score: Georges Auric
Editing: René Le Hénaff
Costume design: René Hubert
Runtime: 95 min · 1h 35m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: FR
IMDB: À Nous la Liberté (1931)

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tototakeo2026-08-14
★ 8/10
A film that takes a bit to get going. But once it does it’s just good times. It definitely makes you wait but rewards you like good film should. A lot of movies blow their load at the beginning leaving you disappointed by the end these days. This film is simple. And it knows it. That simplicity is what makes it good. If it came out today? 7. For its audacity at storytelling with some modern tropes? An 8.

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