Danton /

Georges Danton, the popular revolutionary leader, returns to Paris at a time when the new Republic is in disarray. Robespierre and his allies have set up a monstrous dictatorship, beginning the infamous "Reign of Terror." Danton pleads with the people for an end to the bloodshed which viol...

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Corporate Authors: Films du losange (Firm), Gaumont (Firm), TF1 Films Production, Film Polski, Criterion Collection (Firm)
Other Authors: Wajda, Andrzej, 1926-2016 (Director), Carrière, Jean-Claude, 1931-2021 (Screenwriter), Depardieu, Gérard, 1948- (Actor), Pszoniak, Wojciech, 1942-2020 (Actor), Chéreau, Patrice (Actor), Planchon, Roger, 1931-2009 (Actor), Villeret, Jacques (Actor), Winkler, Angela, 1944- (Actor), Linda, Bogusław (Actor), Prodromidès, Jean, Quart, Leonard, Przybyszewska, Stanisława, 1901-1935
Format: Video DVD
Language:French
Language Notes:In French with optional English subtitles.
Published: [United States] : Criterion Collection, [2009]
Series:Criterion collection (DVD videodiscs) ; 464.
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Summary:Georges Danton, the popular revolutionary leader, returns to Paris at a time when the new Republic is in disarray. Robespierre and his allies have set up a monstrous dictatorship, beginning the infamous "Reign of Terror." Danton pleads with the people for an end to the bloodshed which violates the spirit of their revolution.
Item Description:Based on the play: L'affaire Danton / by Stanisława Przybyszewska.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1983.
Special features: New high-definition digital transfer; interviews with director Andrzej Wajda, screenwriter Jean-Claude Carrière, and Polish film critic Jerzy Plazewski; Wajda's "Danton", a 42-minute behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of the film; original theatrical trailer; new and improved English subtltle translation; new essay by film scholar Leonard Quart.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:2 videodiscs (136 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet.
Format:DVD; region 1; NTSC; Dolby digital.
Awards:César: Best Director, 1983.
Production Credits:Cinematographer, Igor Luther ; editor, Halina Prugar-Ketling ; music, Jean Prodromides.
ISBN:9781604651263
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