À Nous la Liberté
1931 · Movie · 95 min · ★ 7.0
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.
Also known as Freedom for Us · Escape to Freedom · Liberty for Us
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Details
- Years
- 1931
- Release date
- 1931-12-18
- Language
- French
- Runtime
- 95 min
- TMDB rating
- 7.0/10 (117 votes)
Themes
- factory
- automation
- escaped convict
- social satire
- assembly line
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Production Design · 1932 · nominated
Cast & crew
Henri Marchand
as Émile
Raymond Cordy
as Louis
Rolla France
as Jeanne
Paul Ollivier
as Paul Imaque, l'oncle
Jacques Shelly
as Paul
Germaine Aussey
as Maud
Léon Lorin
as Le vieux monsieur sourd
- VH
Vincent Hyspa
as Le vieil orateur
André Michaud
as Le contremaitre
Maximilienne
as Une invitée au diner
Directed by René Clair