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Additional authors

1. Depardieu, Gérard, 1948-
2. Wajda, Andrzej, 1926-2016

Description

1. 4 film reels (136 min.) : sd., col.; 16 mm.

Summary

1. Polish director Andrzej Wajda uses the French Revolution as a metaphor for the contemporary upheavals of his homeland. When Danton learns that Robespierre is urging the Committee of Public Safety to execute citizens en masse, he returns to Paris from the French countryside. Set in 1793, during the last two months of Danton's life, the film centers on the conflicts between him and Robespierre for control of France's revolutionary politics. The robust, freedom-loving Danton contrasts sharply with the reserved and ruthless Robespierre. (Circulates)

Subject

1. Motion pictures -- France.
2. Foreign films -- France.
3. Historical films.
4. France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Drama.

Language

1. English

Note

1. In French with English subtitles.
2. Based on the play "L'Affaire Danton" by Stanislawa Przybyszewska.

Credits (note)

1. Director, Andrzej Wajda; screenplay, Jean-Claude Carrière; photography, Igor Luther; music, Jean Prodromidès.

Performer (note)

1. Gerard Depardieu, Wojciech Pszoniak, Anne Alvaro, Rolande Blanche, Patrice Chéreau, Angela Winkler, Roger Planchon.

Connect to:

1. Request Access to Reserve Film and Video Collection Special Collections material

Branch call number

1. M16 4056 D