Workers, Peasants (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2001, Workers, Peasants is a drama film directed by Jean-Marie Straub, running about 123 minutes.
What it’s about. A group of men and women have been brought together after World War II, when Italy regained its national and territorial unity. They make up a primitive community which seeks to erase not only the distress created by the war but also the hardships of life, and look to protect themselves from violence, misery and fear. Amid the ruins of this post-war period, these men and women build a new rapport between themselves, between sexes, between generations, between social and geographical origins, between political camps.
Who’s in it. Workers, Peasants stars Angela Nugara as Vedova Biliotti, Giacinto Di Pascoli as Cattarin, Gianpaolo Cassarino as Pompeo Manera and Enrico Achilli as Cataldo Chiesa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Workers, Peasants has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Workers, Peasants page.
If you liked it. Fans of Workers, Peasants tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Workers, Peasants (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Workers, Peasants change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Workers, Peasants worth watching?
- Workers, Peasants holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Workers, Peasants?
- Workers, Peasants stars Angela Nugara, Giacinto Di Pascoli, Gianpaolo Cassarino, Enrico Achilli and Angela Durantini.
- When was Workers, Peasants released?
- Workers, Peasants was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.