6.6/10

La folie des vaillants Review: Gorky's Radical Vision – A Lost Gem or Flawed Idealism?

Item: La folie des vaillants
Rating: 6.6
Author: Archivist John

Archivist John

Senior Editor

5 May 2026

1 min read

A definitive 6.6/10 rating for a film that redefined the boundaries of cult cinema. La folie des vaillants remains a cornerstone of transgressive art.

Is La folie des vaillants worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats that demand a particular kind of viewer. This film is a fascinating, if sometimes frustrating, artifact for cinephiles, historians, and those intrigued

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