La Commune (Paris, 1871)

La Commune (Paris, 1871) (2003) is a war, drama, history directed by Peter Watkins rated 7.5/10.

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.