Review of La Marseillaise (1938) by Anne F — 30 Jun 2009
The French Revolution of 1789-92 told from the point of view of "the people". The film was interesting because we saw it told by the French (rather than The Scarlet Pimpernel etc. which aren't showing the French in a good light) but it was a pity that the left-wing biases of the time showed through so strongly.
Some of the acting is very good, and some of Renoir's filmography was excellent, and the time that the film was made makes it very poignant - the French people not surrendering..... 7.5/10.
This review of La Marseillaise (1938) was written by Anne F on 30 Jun 2009.
La Marseillaise has generally received positive reviews.
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