La Commune (Paris, 1871)
2003, French. Directed by Peter Watkins.
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.
- Runtime
- 5h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Peter WatkinsDirector
- Eliane Annie AdaltoLaundress
- Pierre BarbieuxChild in Cour Popincourt
- Bernard BombeauBaker
- Maylis BouffartigueMarie-Louise Théron
- Geneviève CapyDoctor's wife
- Anne CarlierLaundress
- Véronique CouzonMarie-Louise Beauger
- Piotr DaskiewiczPolish Officer
- Nicole DeferOwner of dressmaking workshop & laundry
- Patrick Dell'IsolaEmile Léonard Morterol
- Jürgen EllinghausVersailles Army Officer
- Caroline Esnard-BenoitBaker's wife
Details
- Released
- 3 July 2003
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Agathe Bluysen, Peter Watkins
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Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 47 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is La Commune (Paris, 1871)?
La Commune (Paris, 1871) runs 345 minutes (5h 45m).
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La Commune (Paris, 1871) is streaming on OVID in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
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Who directed La Commune (Paris, 1871)?
La Commune (Paris, 1871) (2003) was directed by Peter Watkins and stars Eliane Annie Adalto, Pierre Barbieux, Bernard Bombeau.