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Georges Marchais, l’homme qui avait choisi son camp
7.0 / 10• 2022• 52m•NR• French
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Storyline
Both a political narrative and a psychological reflection, this documentary explores the personal journey of a quarry worker’s son from Calvados who rose to become the last great figure of the French Communist Party. It delves into the logic that shaped his path and his lasting impact on France’s history.
Cast & Crew
Gérard Miller
Narrator (voice)
Lead
Georges Marchais
Self (archive footage)
MG
Michèle Guion
Self
OM
Olivier Marchais
Self
ML
Monique Léri
Self
TH
Thomas Hofnung
Self
Francis Wurtz
Self
JG
Jean-François Gau
Self
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Gérard Miller's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Georges Marchais, l’homme qui avait choisi son camp is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
