

The French Revolution of 1848 marked the fall of the July Monarchy and widespread unrest, illustrated through engravings by Honoré Daumier.
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The French Revolution of 1848 marked the fall of the July Monarchy and widespread unrest, illustrated through engravings by Honoré Daumier.
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Synopsis
Bernard Blier narrates the events of the French Revolution of 1848 in this short documentary. The film covers the fall of the July Monarchy and the subsequent unrest in France. It uses engravings and cartoons created by artists like Honoré Daumier to illustrate the period. Directed by Marguerite de la Mure and Victoria Mercanton, 1848 was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short. The Academy Film Archive preserved the film in 2010.
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- See Bernard Blier narrate the events of 1848.
- Find out about Honoré Daumier's illustrations.
- Watch a preserved Academy Award-nominated film.
Did You Know
- 1848 was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
- The film has a runtime of 20 minutes.
- It was directed by Marguerite de la Mure and Victoria Mercanton.
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Who directed the documentary 1848?
1848 was directed by Marguerite de la Mure and Victoria Mercanton.
What year was the documentary 1848 released?
1848 was released in 1949.
How long is the documentary 1848?
The duration of 1848 is 20 minutes.
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