The French Democracy
Synopsis
The French Democracy is a short film by French filmmaker Alex Chan. The film was made in the 2005 PC game "The Movies," a business simulation game that allowed users to create their own films using pre-rendered scenes and tells the story of three Moroccan immigrants in France who turn to rioting after facing different forms of discrimination. The film was made as a response to the 2005 French riots which resulted from the deaths of two young boys who were electrocuted while hiding from police in a power substation. The civil unrest called attention to racism in France and abusive policing tactics. On its release, The French Democracy sparked controversy in mainstream media both as a political statement and as an example of the then-emerging Machinima genre tackling mature, political themes.
Release History & Theatrical Window
22/11/2005
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alex Chan
- Screenplay & Story
- Alex Chan
- Original Title
- The French Democracy
- Release Date
- 22/11/2005
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Chan
Alex Chan
Alex Chan
Department Leadership Roster
Alex Chan
Writer
Alex Chan
Editor
Alex Chan
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The French Democracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The French Democracy
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What is The French Democracy about?
The French Democracy is a short film by French filmmaker Alex Chan. The film was made in the 2005 PC game "The Movies," a business simulation game that allowed users to create their own films using pre-rendered scenes and tells the story of three Moroccan immigrants in France who turn to rioting after facing different forms of discrimination. The film was made as a response to the 2005 French riots which resulted from the deaths of two young boys who were electrocuted while hiding from police in a power substation. The civil unrest called attention to racism in France and abusive policing tactics. On its release, The French Democracy sparked controversy in mainstream media both as a political statement and as an example of the then-emerging Machinima genre tackling mature, political themes.
Who directed The French Democracy?
The French Democracy was directed by Alex Chan.
Who stars in The French Democracy?
The principal cast of The French Democracy includes Not specified.
When was The French Democracy released and how long is it?
The French Democracy was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 13m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The French Democracy?
The French Democracy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).