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La Commune (Paris, 1871)

We are in the year 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 characters of the Commune, especially the Popincourt neighbourhood in the XIth arrondissement. They voice their own thoughts and feelings concerning the social and political reforms. The scenes consist mainly of long camera takes.

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La Commune (Paris, 1871) Cast

Name Character
Aurélia Petit She was 32, now 53 years old as Blanche Capellier
Gérard Watkins He was 37, now 58 years old as Gérard Bourlet
Patrick Dell'Isola He was 50, now 71 years old as Emile Léonard Morterol

La Commune (Paris, 1871) Crew

Name Department
Peter Watkins as Director. He was 67 (now 88) years old Directing
Peter Watkins as Editor. He was 67 (now 88) years old Editing
Peter Watkins as Writer. He was 67 (now 88) years old Writing
Odd-Geir Sæther as Director of Photography. He was 60 (now 83) years old Camera
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La Commune (Paris, 1871) (20 years)

  • Release day: Thursday, July 03, 2003
  • Runtime: 345 minutes