
Georges Marchais, l’homme qui avait choisi son camp
Seen it?2022 | 52 min | Documentary, TV Movie, History
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