Es lebe die Freiheit (1931): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1931 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1931, Es lebe die Freiheit is a komödie and musik film directed by René Clair, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. In this classic French satire, Louis, a convict, escapes from prison and takes on legitimate work, making his way up in the business world. Eventually becoming the head of a successful factory, Louis opts to modernize his company with mechanical innovations. But when his friend Émile finally leaves jail years later and reunites with Louis, the past catches up with them. The two, worried about being apprehended by police, long to flee the confines of industry.
Who’s in it. Es lebe die Freiheit stars Henri Marchand as Emile, Raymond Cordy as Louis, Rolla France as Jeanne and Paul Ollivier as Paul Imaque, l'oncle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Es lebe die Freiheit has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Criterion Channel, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and France Channel Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Es lebe die Freiheit page.
If you liked it. Fans of Es lebe die Freiheit tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Es lebe die Freiheit (1931)?
- In USA, Es lebe die Freiheit is available to stream on Criterion Channel, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and France Channel Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Es lebe die Freiheit worth watching?
- Es lebe die Freiheit holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie and musik. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Es lebe die Freiheit?
- Es lebe die Freiheit stars Henri Marchand, Raymond Cordy, Rolla France, Paul Ollivier and Jacques Shelly.
- When was Es lebe die Freiheit released?
- Es lebe die Freiheit was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.