A propaganda film of the communist party of France, showing who the comrades help the proletarian people against the capitalists. It also features propagandistic speeches of leading members of the party.
Is it worth the watch? If you're into political history or just like seeing how movies were used to push agendas back in the 30s, then sure, go for it. If you're looking for a relaxing Friday night flick, look elsewhere. You're going to hate this if you want subtlety. You're going to love it if you've ever wondered wha...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Jacques Becker
Maurice Elvey
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"Is it worth the watch? If you're into political history or just like seeing how movies were used to push agendas back in the 30s, then sure, go for it. If you're looking for a relaxing Friday night flick, look elsewhere. You're going to hate this if you want subtlety. You're going to love it if you've ever wondered what a literal Communist pamphlet looks like in black and white. The whole thing feels a bit like a fever dream. It’s not exactly a story, more like a collection of scenes taped toge..."
Henri Pons
Jean Renoir, Pierre Unik, Jacques B. Brunius, Jacques Becker
France
1920 · IMDb 6.2
Edgar Jones
