La Commune (Paris, 1871)
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-04-21
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →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
Nicole Defer
Owner of dressmaking workshop & laundry
Patrick Dell'Isola
Emile Léonard Morterol
Jürgen Ellinghaus
Versailles Army Officer
Caroline Esnard-Benoit
Baker's wife
Gérard Watkins
Gérard Bourlet
Aurélia Petit
Blanche Capellier
Roland Fontaine
Child in Cour Popincourt
Przermyslaw Galkiewicz
Polish Officer
Jean-Michel Gallois
Concièrge
Joachim Gatti
Joachim Rivière
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 3, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Watkins
- Screenplay & Story
- Agathe Bluysen, Peter Watkins
- Original Title
- La Commune (Paris, 1871)
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 5h 45m
- Production Studios
- La Sept-Arte, Musée d'Orsay, 13 Prods
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Watkins
Agathe Bluysen, Peter Watkins
Odd-Geir Sæther
Peter Watkins, Olivier Ferrari, Patrick Watkins
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Watkins
Director
Odd-Geir Sæther
Director of Photography
Peter Watkins
Editor
Agathe Bluysen
Writer
Patrice Le Turcq
Production Design
Olivier Ferrari
Editor
Patrick Watkins
Editor
Peter Watkins
Writer
Agathe Bluysen
Editor
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Tous publics — Universal audience.
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What is La Commune (Paris, 1871) about?
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.
Who directed La Commune (Paris, 1871)?
La Commune (Paris, 1871) was directed by Peter Watkins.
Who stars in La Commune (Paris, 1871)?
The principal cast of La Commune (Paris, 1871) includes Eliane Annie Adalto, Pierre Barbieux, Bernard Bombeau, Maylis Bouffartigue, Geneviève Capy.
When was La Commune (Paris, 1871) released and how long is it?
La Commune (Paris, 1871) was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 5h 45m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for La Commune (Paris, 1871)?
La Commune (Paris, 1871) holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).