La Commune (Paris, 1871)

La Commune (Paris, 1871) (2003) is a war, drama film directed by Peter Watkins rated 7.5/10.

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

Eliane Annie Adalto

Laundress

Pierre Barbieux

Child in Cour Popincourt

Bernard Bombeau

Baker

Maylis Bouffartigue

Marie-Louise Théron

Geneviève Capy

Doctor's wife

Anne Carlier

Laundress

Véronique Couzon

Marie-Louise Beauger

Piotr Daskiewicz

Polish Officer

Nicole Defer

Owner of dressmaking workshop & laundry

Patrick Dell'Isola

Emile Léonard Morterol

Jürgen Ellinghaus

Versailles Army Officer

Caroline Esnard-Benoit

Baker's wife