
A Man is Dead
Directed by Olivier Cossu
Produced by Les Armateurs, ARTE
A stark historical drama about post-war reconstruction, labor struggle, and political awakening in a devastated French city, told through documentary animation.
Brest, 1950. The war ended five years ago and nothing remains of the city. Massive bombings and intense fighting lasting more than a month turned the city, its docks, its arsenal, into ashes. Thousands of workers will build it up again, brick by brick. But with awful work conditions protests quickly arise and a strike begins. Violent confrontations happen during manifestations. Until one man falls. The next day René Vautier lands at Brest clandestinely to make a movie about the movement.
Questions people ask
Is A Man is Dead sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.
Is A Man is Dead violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
Is A Man is Dead scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.
Does A Man is Dead end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.
Is A Man is Dead easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
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