La Commune (Paris, 1871) (2003)

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.

Director

Peter Watkins

Writers

Peter Watkins, Agathe Bluysen

Themes19th centuryanarchismarmy vs civiliansfake documentaryfound footagefranceinspirationalintenseparis, francepowerful