The Great Hope
La Grande Espérance
Synopsis
Scenes and images from the French Communist Party's (PCF) 1937 Congress in Arles. La Grande Espérance highlights some of the PCF's new concerns under the Popular Front: a warning against international fascism, a desire for organic unity, and the defense of national heritage and regional cultures. It also reveals the first signs of a cult of personality surrounding Maurice Thorez. La Grande Espérance was screened (and possibly re-edited) after the Liberation. A commentary was then added to the credits emphasizing the continuity of the Communist Party’s political line and the sacrifice of its activists during the war. Today, only this post-1945 version exists.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Becker
- Original Title
- La Grande Espérance
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- Les films populaires, Ciné France
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Becker
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Becker
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Great Hope.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Hope
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What is The Great Hope about?
Scenes and images from the French Communist Party's (PCF) 1937 Congress in Arles. La Grande Espérance highlights some of the PCF's new concerns under the Popular Front: a warning against international fascism, a desire for organic unity, and the defense of national heritage and regional cultures. It also reveals the first signs of a cult of personality surrounding Maurice Thorez. La Grande Espérance was screened (and possibly re-edited) after the Liberation. A commentary was then added to the credits emphasizing the continuity of the Communist Party’s political line and the sacrifice of its activists during the war. Today, only this post-1945 version exists.
Who directed The Great Hope?
The Great Hope was directed by Jacques Becker.
Who stars in The Great Hope?
The principal cast of The Great Hope includes Maurice Thorez, Marcel Cachin, Jacques Duclos, Danièle Casanova, Benoît Frachon.
When was The Great Hope released and how long is it?
The Great Hope was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 29m.