
Émile Zola
Synopsis
Through the portrait of Emile Zola, the story of his literary and political journey, and in particular the Dreyfus affair, this documentary evokes the streets and society of late nineteenth-century Paris. Photographs and archival documents show how much the writer's work and existence fit into the life of his time.
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- Director
- Jean Vidal
- Original Score
- Guy Bernard
- Original Title
- Émile Zola
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 43m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Vidal
Guy Bernard
Olivier Grégoire
Department Leadership Roster
Olivier Grégoire
Editor
Jean Vidal
Director
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Émile Zola.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Émile Zola
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What is Émile Zola about?
Through the portrait of Emile Zola, the story of his literary and political journey, and in particular the Dreyfus affair, this documentary evokes the streets and society of late nineteenth-century Paris. Photographs and archival documents show how much the writer's work and existence fit into the life of his time.
Who directed Émile Zola?
Émile Zola was directed by Jean Vidal.
Who stars in Émile Zola?
The principal cast of Émile Zola includes Julien Bertheau.
When was Émile Zola released and how long is it?
Émile Zola was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Émile Zola?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Émile Zola was composed by Guy Bernard.

















