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201994 minPGdocumentary

4.8/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

Historical Events Political Polarization

Our Defeats

201994 minPGdocumentary

4.8/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

Young individuals in France reflect on the political upheaval and cultural revolution of 1968, connecting its historical context to modern societal challenges.

Historical Events Political Polarization

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Jean-Gabriel Périot

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Young individuals in France reflect on the political upheaval and cultural revolution of 1968, connecting its historical context to modern societal challenges.

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Jean-Gabriel Périot

Jean-Gabriel Périotdirector

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Young individuals in France reflect on the events of 1968 through film excerpts that capture the political upheaval and cultural revolution of that year. Interviews reveal their thoughts on how these films relate to the chaos of modern society. Director Jean-Gabriel Périot connects the historical context of 1968 with current political tensions. The documentary runs for 94 minutes and invites a reconsideration of cinema's role in shaping political understanding and responses to societal challenges.

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