france,paris, france,versailles,uprising,fake documentary,found footage,19th century,anarchism,army vs civilians

La Commune (Paris, 1871) (2003)

Poster for 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 neighborhood in the XIth arrondissement. They voice their thoughts and feelings concerning the social and political reforms.

Cast & Crew

Director
Peter Watkins
  • Profile picture of Gérard Watkins
    Gérard Bourlet Gérard Watkins
  • Profile picture of Aurélia Petit
    Blanche Capellier Aurélia Petit
  • Profile picture of Gaston Lepage
    Child in Cour Popincourt Gaston Lepage
  • Profile picture of Tilly Mandelbrot
    Child in Cour Popincourt Tilly Mandelbrot
  • Profile picture of François Damiens
    Un réparateur de fusils de la garde nationale (uncredited) François Damiens

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Keywords

  • france
  • paris, france
  • versailles
  • uprising
  • fake documentary
  • found footage
  • 19th century
  • anarchism
  • army vs civilians