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Georges Marchais, l’homme qui avait choisi son camp

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2022 | 52 min | Documentary, TV Movie, History

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for the curious and history buffs. If you loved The Look of Silence, start here.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 52 min.
What might put you off
It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Gérard Miller

  • Gérard MillerNarrator (voice)
  • Georges MarchaisSelf (archive footage)
  • Michèle GuionSelf
  • Olivier MarchaisSelf
  • Monique LériSelf
  • Thomas HofnungSelf
  • Francis WurtzSelf
  • Jean-François GauSelf
  • Marie-George BuffetSelf
  • Julian MischiSelf