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10 mai 1981 : Changer la vie ?
7.7 / 10• 2021• 1h 32m•NR• French
DocumentaryTV MovieHistory
Storyline
Fourty years ago, in May 1981, with François Mitterrand's election, some people were letting themselves dream about a better life while others were predicting the coming of soviet tanks upon the Champs-Élysées. If we gladly remember the turning point of austerity in 83, there were also the wage rises, the fifth week of paid leave, the abolition of death penalty, the decriminalisation of homosexuality, or the advent of independent radio stations. Rare archives and accounts by those who were at the heart of this story give an overview of it and shed light on lesser-known aspects.
Cast & Crew
Anna Mouglalis
Narrator (voice)
Lead
Ségolène Royal
Self
Laurent Fabius
Self
Lionel Jospin
Self
François Léotard
Self
François Hollande
Self
Robert Badinter
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Mazarine Pingeot
Self
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Stéphane Benhamou's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. 10 mai 1981 : Changer la vie ? is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
