by Iotis Erlewine
synopsis
This French epic chronicles the French Revolution as seen by Rouget de Lisle, the man who composed the French national anthem. In addition to many scenes of angry peasants, the movie also feature's many songs by Lisle. The film makes no claim for historical accuracy.
characteristics
- Political Unrest
- Revolt
- Revolution
- War
- Peasant
- Oppression
- Against-the-system
- France
- Government
