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À Nous la Liberté (1931)

À Nous la Liberté (1931)

Comedy Music
Release Date: 1931, December 18
Directors: René Clair
Countries: France
Production: Société des films sonores Tobis
Cast: Alexander D'Arcy, William Burke, Henri Marchand, Maximilienne, Raymond Cordy, Eugène Stuber, Marguerite de Morlaye, Albert Broquin, Paul Ollivier, Germaine Aussey, Vincent Hyspa, Rolla France

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.

Keywords:

automation factory social satire escaped convict assembly line