La Commune (Paris, 1871) (2000)

About This Series

La Commune (Paris, 1871) is a war and politics series created by Peter Watkins and Agathe Bluysen. Its leading cast includes Gérard Watkins, Aurélia Petit and Maylis Bouffartigue. It premiered on May 26, 2000 on ARTE. TMDB lists 1 season and 2 episodes so far and has ended. Its original language is French.

Synopsis

In 1871, a journalist for Versailles Television broadcasts a soothing and official view of events while a Commune television is set up to provide the perspectives of the Paris rebels. On a stage-like set, more than 200 actors interpret denizens of the Commune, especially the Popincourt neighborhood in the XIth arrondissement. They voice thoughts and feelings concerning the social and political reforms.

Synopsis from TMDB.

Cast

• Gérard Watkins Gérard Bourlet 2 episodes
• Aurélia Petit Blanche Capellier 2 episodes
• M Maylis Bouffartigue Marie-Louise Théron 2 episodes
• V Véronique Couzon Marie-Louise Beauger 2 episodes
• A Armelle Hounkanin Françoise Boidard 2 episodes
• Patrick Dell'Isola Emile Léonard Morterol 2 episodes
• E Eliane Annie Adalto Laundress 2 episodes
• P Pierre Barbieux Child in Cour Popincourt 2 episodes
• B Bernard Bombeau Baker 2 episodes
• G Geneviève Capy Doctor's wife 2 episodes
• A Anne Carlier Laundress 2 episodes
• P Piotr Daskiewicz Polish officer 2 episodes
• N Nicole Defer Owner of dressmaking workshop & laundry 2 episodes
• J Jürgen Ellinghaus Versailles Army Officer 2 episodes
• C Caroline Esnard-Benoit Baker's wife 2 episodes

Seasons

• Miniseries2000 · 2 episodes