Mélancolie ouvrière (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2018, Mélancolie ouvrière is a drama and history film directed by Gérard Mordillat, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Long live the strike! Lucie Baud, one of the pioneers of the women's movement, went with creativity, fighting spirit and the power of singing against the weapons of male-dominated capitalist society in nineteenth-century France. The film, based on true events, describes the ambitious fight of a silk moth. She stood up for the rights of the female working class to end maltreatment and oppression once and for all. For the revolution in women's rights, she even put her family back and fought to the end for their beliefs.
Who’s in it. Mélancolie ouvrière stars Virginie Ledoyen as Lucie Baud, Philippe Torreton as Charles Auda, François Cluzet as Pierre Baud and François Morel as Émile Morel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Mélancolie ouvrière has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mélancolie ouvrière page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mélancolie ouvrière tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mélancolie ouvrière (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mélancolie ouvrière change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mélancolie ouvrière worth watching?
- Mélancolie ouvrière holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mélancolie ouvrière?
- Mélancolie ouvrière stars Virginie Ledoyen, Philippe Torreton, François Cluzet, François Morel and Marc Barbé.
- When was Mélancolie ouvrière released?
- Mélancolie ouvrière was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.