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1936: The Popular Front, Between Joy and Anger

2026-04-30
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fr
DocumentaryHistory
This brief period in French history (1934–1938), known as the “Popular Front,” has left an indelible mark on the nation's collective memory. Set against the backdrop of a polarized and divided France, this film chronicles a social and cultural revolution, traveling back in time to uncover the places, testimonies, and hidden archives of this formative experience that permanently transformed French society.

Director

Fabien Beziat

Director

Hugues Nancy

Cinematography

Laurent Fénart

Sound

Matthieu Daude

Original Music Composer

Michel Korb

Graphic Designer

Yoann Crez

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Status

Released

Countries

  • France

Companies

  • Hauteville Productions
  • France Télévisions
  • Procirep-Angoa