Mémoire Commune (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1978, Mémoire Commune is a notable film directed by Patrick Poidevin, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. A character, directly addressing the viewer, attempts, through his or her knowledge, a historical reflection on the Paris Commune of 1871. A series of five tableaux retraces the major phases of the events. First comes the analysis of the Second Empire. Then comes the fall of the Empire and the proclamation of the Republic on September 4, 1870. Based on texts by Jules Vallès, several actors evoke the event in the contemporary setting of the large housing estates of Bobigny. The third part deals with the period October-March 1871, during which the people of Paris felt, little by little, betrayed by the government. Finally, March 18 is the revolutionary day. Inspired by Bertold Brecht's "Days of the Commune," actors perform the episode "Madame Cabet's Canon." The fifth part, entitled "Two or Three Things I Know About Her," directly evokes the work of the Commune, building and imagining a better world...
Who’s in it. Mémoire Commune stars Jean-Paul Wenzel as La Mémoire collective, Florence Camarroque as La Commune, Roland Amstutz and Jean Badin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Mémoire Commune sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mémoire Commune page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mémoire Commune (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mémoire Commune change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mémoire Commune worth watching?
- Mémoire Commune holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mémoire Commune?
- Mémoire Commune stars Jean-Paul Wenzel, Florence Camarroque, Roland Amstutz, Jean Badin and Jacques Brylant.
- When was Mémoire Commune released?
- Mémoire Commune was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.