La Commune (Paris, 1871)

2003 5h 45m FR

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★7.6TMDB · 46🍅100%Rotten Tomatoes●90Metacritic★8IMDB · 1,385

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Synopsis

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In 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 denizens of the Commune, especially the Popincourt neighborhood in the XIth arrondissement. They voice thoughts and feelings concerning the social and political reforms.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Eliane Annie Adalto
Laundress
Pierre Barbieux
Child in Cour Popincourt
Bernard Bombeau
Baker
Maylis Bouffartigue
Marie-Louise Théron
Geneviève Capy
Doctor's wife
Anne Carlier
Laundress
Véronique Couzon
Marie-Louise Beauger
Piotr Daskiewicz
Polish Officer

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Peter Watkins
Writers: Agathe Bluysen, Peter Watkins
Languages: French
Countries: France

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RUNTIME

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At 345 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.

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ERA

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Released 23 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Peter Watkins, shot by Odd-Geir Sæther. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Agathe Bluysen 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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Eliane Annie Adalto and Pierre Barbieux and Bernard Bombeau carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0257497 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 46 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Peter Watkins directs. Odd-Geir Sæther behind the camera. Agathe Bluysen cuts. A long sit — settle in. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

1At 345 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.
2Released 23 years ago.
3Directed by Peter Watkins, shot by Odd-Geir Sæther. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Agathe Bluysen shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Eliane Annie Adalto and Pierre Barbieux and Bernard Bombeau carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0257497 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 46 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
8Classified under 12 themes, including "france", "paris, france", "versailles", "uprising".