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Film Socialisme (2010): cast, story & where to watch

2010 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 2010, Film Socialisme is a drama film directed by Jean-Luc Godard, running about 102 minutes. “Freedom is costly” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A symphony in three movements. Things such as a Mediterranean cruise, numerous conversations, in numerous languages, between the passengers, almost all of whom are on holiday... Our Europe. At night, a sister and her younger brother have summoned their parents to appear before the court of their childhood. The children demand serious explanations of the themes of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity. Our humanities. Visits to six sites of true or false myths: Egypt, Palestine, Odessa, Hellas, Naples and Barcelona.

Who’s in it. Film Socialisme stars Catherine Tanvier as La mère, Christian Sinniger as Le père, Jean-Marc Stehlé as Otto Goldberg and Patti Smith as La chanteuse, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Film Socialisme has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Film Socialisme page.

If you liked it. Fans of Film Socialisme tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Film Socialisme (2010)?
In GB, Film Socialisme is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Film Socialisme worth watching?
Film Socialisme holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Film Socialisme?
Film Socialisme stars Catherine Tanvier, Christian Sinniger, Jean-Marc Stehlé, Patti Smith and Robert Maloubier.
When was Film Socialisme released?
Film Socialisme was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.