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La Commune (Paris, 1871)

2003 345 min ★ 7.5 War Drama History

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.

Director: Peter Watkins Writer: Agathe Bluysen Writer: Peter Watkins

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Cast

Eliane Annie Adalto Eliane Annie Adalto Laundress
Pierre Barbieux Pierre Barbieux Child in Cour Popincourt
Bernard Bombeau Bernard Bombeau Baker
Maylis Bouffartigue Maylis Bouffartigue Marie-Louise Théron
Geneviève Capy Geneviève Capy Doctor's wife
Anne Carlier Anne Carlier Laundress
Véronique Couzon Véronique Couzon Marie-Louise Beauger
Piotr Daskiewicz Piotr Daskiewicz Polish Officer
Nicole Defer Nicole Defer Owner of dressmaking workshop & laundry
Patrick Dell'Isola Patrick Dell'Isola Emile Léonard Morterol
Jürgen Ellinghaus Jürgen Ellinghaus Versailles Army Officer
Caroline Esnard-Benoit Caroline Esnard-Benoit Baker's wife