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A Nous la Liberte

Play trailer Poster for A Nous la Liberte 1931,  1h 35m,  Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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100% Tomatometer 19 Reviews 80% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
In this classic French satire, Louis (Raymond Cordy), a convict, escapes from prison and takes on legitimate work, making his way up in the business world. Eventually becoming the head of a successful factory, Louis opts to modernize his company with mechanical innovations. But when his friend Émile (Henri Marchand) finally leaves jail years later and reunites with Louis, the past catches up with them. The two, worried about being apprehended by police, long to flee the confines of industry.

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Jerry Tallmer Village Voice May 10, 2022
A Nous la Liberte is in my opinion one of the few accepted classics that really holds up and must be seen. Go to Full Review
Jonathan Rosenbaum Chicago Reader Jan 8, 2008
A period piece in the best sense. Go to Full Review
Geoff Andrew Time Out Jan 26, 2006
It's well worth a look today as simultaneously vindicating Clair's former high reputation and his subsequent expulsion from most critical pantheons. Go to Full Review
Meyer Levin (Patterson Murphy) Esquire Magazine Apr 21, 2020
The Rene Clair musical satire remains in my mind for its quickness of spirit, and because it had something to say. Go to Full Review
Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Sep 22, 2013
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An engrossing satire on modern society's belief in the new industrialization age, showing the Machine was not mankind's salvation. Go to Full Review
Jeffrey M. Anderson Combustible Celluloid Jan 10, 2008
Compared to his contemporaries Jean Renoir and Jean Vigo, Clair was a minor talent, though both of these films do contain innovative uses of sound mixed with silent film. Go to Full Review
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Theodore S Jan 21, 2019 Seriously overrated and painful to watch, some good bits which warrant a 1 star rating.
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Cast & Crew

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René Clair

Director

Raymond Cordy

Louis

Henri Marchand

Emile

Rolla France

Jeanne

Paul Olivier

L'oncle

Jacques Shelly

Paul

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A Nous la Liberte

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Movie Info

Synopsis In this classic French satire, Louis (Raymond Cordy), a convict, escapes from prison and takes on legitimate work, making his way up in the business world. Eventually becoming the head of a successful factory, Louis opts to modernize his company with mechanical innovations. But when his friend Émile (Henri Marchand) finally leaves jail years later and reunites with Louis, the past catches up with them. The two, worried about being apprehended by police, long to flee the confines of industry.
Director
René Clair
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
Canadian French
Release Date (DVD)
Jul 16, 2002
Runtime
1h 35m
Sound Mix
Stereo
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