
Georges Marchais, l’homme qui avait choisi son camp
Documentary · TV Movie · History
Overview
Both a political narrative and a psychological reflection, this documentary explores the personal journey of a quarry worker’s son from Calvados who rose to become the last great figure of the French Communist Party. It delves into the logic that shaped his path and his lasting impact on France’s history.
Top Cast


Gérard Miller
Gérard Miller
Narrator (voice)
Gérard Miller
Narrator (voice)


Georges Marchais
Georges Marchais
Self (archive footage)
Georges Marchais
Self (archive footage)
Michèle Guion
Michèle Guion
Self
Michèle Guion
Self
Olivier Marchais
Olivier Marchais
Self
Olivier Marchais
Self
Monique Léri
Monique Léri
Self
Monique Léri
Self
Thomas Hofnung
Thomas Hofnung
Self
Thomas Hofnung
Self


Francis Wurtz
Francis Wurtz
Self
Francis Wurtz
Self
Jean-François Gau
Jean-François Gau
Self
Jean-François Gau
Self


Marie-George Buffet
Marie-George Buffet
Self
Marie-George Buffet
Self
Julian Mischi
Julian Mischi
Self
Julian Mischi
Self
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