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Danton (French pronunciation:) is a 1983 French-language film depicting the last weeks of Georges Danton, one of the leaders of the French Revolution. It is an adaptation of the 1929 play The Danton Case by Stanisława Przybyszewska.
Jan 12, 1983 · Danton: Directed by Andrzej Wajda. With Gérard Depardieu, Wojciech Pszoniak, Anne Alvaro, Roland Blanche. In 1793, as the Terror begins in France, Georges Danton, a champion-of-the-people, returns to clash against Maximilien Robespierre and his extremist party.
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- Andrzej Wajda
- 1983-01-12
A film by Andrzej Wajda about the conflict between Danton and Robespierre, two revolutionary leaders in 1793-1794 France. Ebert praises the film's passion, realism and acting, but criticizes its inaccuracies and the French critics' reaction.
A film by Andrzej Wajda about the French Revolution and the clash between Danton and Robespierre. Features interviews, documentary, trailer, and new essay by Leonard Quart.
- Georges Danton
Summaries. In 1793, as the Terror begins in France, Georges Danton, a champion-of-the-people, returns to clash against Maximilien Robespierre and his extremist party. Action opens in November of 1793, with Danton returning to Paris from his country retreat upon learning that the Committee for Public Safety, under Robespierre's incitement, has ...
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Apr 20, 2018 · 2h 16m1982. Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Photos & Videos. Film Details. Articles & Reviews. Notes. Brief Synopsis. Robespierre quarrels with his colleague Danton, who hopes for a new spirit of tolerance. Cast & Crew. Read More. Andrzej Wajda. Director. Gerard Depardieu. Wojciech Pszoniak. Anne Alvaro. Simon Zaleski. Ronald Guttman. Photos & Videos.
Overview. Danton and Robespierre were close friends and fought together in the French Revolution, but by 1793 Robespierre was France's ruler, determined to wipe out opposition with a series of mass executions that became known as the Reign of Terror.
