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À Nous la Liberté

1931 · 95 min

A lyrical, gently satirical comedy that blends the rhythms of factory life with the freedom of music and friendship.

Overview: In this classic French satire, Louis, 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 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.
How it feels: Satirical, whimsical, warm and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Freedom, friendship, class, identity
Content: Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: freedom
friendship
class
identity
work
Places: workplace
big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: musical
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild