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Un homme est mort

Un homme est mort
A Man is Dead

  1. Overview
  2. Fact Sheet

Brest, 1950. Workers are on strike calling in vain for higher wages. P'tit Zef, Édouard, and Désiré take part in the demonstrations organized by CGT syndicate when the situation suddenly becomes violent. The police shoot into the crowd and a bullet hits Édouard. The CGT calls upon the filmmaker René Vautier to film the events.

The film

  • Film identity

    Original title: Un homme est mort

    Directed by: Olivier COSSU

    Country: France

    Year of production: 2017

    Running time: 01 h 06 min

  • Technique

    Category: Feature film out of competition

    Techniques used: 2D computer

    Version: Version originale française

    Process: Colour

    Target public: Teens, Adults, Young adults

  • Credits

    Directed by: Olivier COSSU

    Production: LES ARMATEURS, Ivan ROUVEURE

    Based on: "Un Homme est mort", Kris & Etienne Davodeau (Gallimard-Futuropolis)