La Commune (Paris, 1871) 21 years old

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 neighbourhood in the XIth arrondissement. They voice their own thoughts and feelings concerning the social and political reforms. The scenes consist mainly of long camera takes.

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La Commune (Paris, 1871) Cast

Name	Character
Aurélia Petit She was 32, now 53 years old	as Blanche Capellier
Gérard Watkins He was 37, now 59 years old	as Gérard Bourlet
Patrick Dell'Isola He was 50, now 71 years old	as Emile Léonard Morterol

La Commune (Paris, 1871) Crew

Name	Department
Peter Watkins as Director. He was 67 (now 89) years old	Directing
Peter Watkins as Editor. He was 67 (now 89) years old	Editing
Peter Watkins as Writer. He was 67 (now 89) years old	Writing
Odd-Geir Sæther as Director of Photography. He was 60 (now 83) years old	Camera