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Danton (1982)

Danton (1982)
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In 1982, legendary Polish filmmaker Andrzej Wajda fled his homeland and relocated in France to direct this powerful story about the ethical boundaries of power and leadership, which had many parallels to Poland's volatile political situation in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Danton (Gérard Depardieu) and Robespierre (Wojciech Pszoniak) 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. Danton, well known as a spokesman of the people, had been living in relative solitude in the French countryside, but he returned to Paris to challenge Robespierre's violent rule and call for the people to demand their rights. Robespierre, however, could not accept such a challenge, even from a friend and colleague, and he blocked out a plan for the capture and execution of Danton and his allies. Wajda remained in France until 1989, when the collapse of Communist rule made it possible for him to return to his homeland. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Gérard DepardieuWojciech Pszoniak, (more)
Director(s):
Andrzej Wajda
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Danton

In 1982, legendary Polish filmmaker Andrzej Wajda fled his homeland and relocated in France to direct this powerful story about the ethical boundaries of power and leadership, which had many parallels to Poland's volatile political situation in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Danton (Gérard Depardieu) and Robespierre (Wojciech Pszoniak) 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. Danton, well known as a spokesman of the people, had been living in relative solitude in the French countryside, but he returned to Paris to challenge Robespierre's violent rule and call for the people to demand their rights. Robespierre, however, could not accept such a challenge, even from a friend and colleague, and he blocked out a plan for the capture and execution of Danton and his allies. Wajda remained in France until 1989, when the collapse of Communist rule made it possible for him to return to his homeland. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
136 mins

Complete Cast of Danton


Director(s):
Andrzej Wajda
Writer(s):
Jean-Claude CarrièreBoleslaw MichalekJacek Gasiorowski
Producer(s):
Emmanuel SchlumbergerMargaret Menegoz
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG(Violence, Brief Nudity, Not For Children)
Categories:
Foreign
Danton Awards:
  • 1983 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Foreign Film
  • 1982 - French Academy of Cinema - Best Director
  • 1982 - French Film Critics Circle - Prix Louis-Delluc
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Linda H.

This was very well done and entertaining. Good character portrayals. Really captured the chaos and nightmare of the French revolution. Highly recommend this film.

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Philip Y.

Disc 1 is fine. Disc 2 is just a director's cut. DO NOT FALL FOR!!

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Sandra C.

This movie should NOT be divided into two separate mailings. The first disk is a great film although; I believe the story was cut too soon. Should have included Napoleons rise to power. The second disk was an extremely boring documentary that should never be included with the first disk. A waste of postage and time.

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