France / Dec 31, 1937
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Scenes and images from the French Communist Party's (PCF) 1937 Congress in Arles. La Grande Espérance highlights some of the PCF's new concerns under the Popular Front: a warning against international fascism, a desire for organic unity, and the defense of national heritage and regional cultures. It also reveals the first signs of a cult of personality surrounding Maurice Thorez. La Grande Espérance was screened (and possibly re-edited) after the Liberation. A commentary was then added to the credits emphasizing the continuity of the Communist Party’s political line and the sacrifice of its activists during the war. Today, only this post-1945 version exists.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Joseph Ramier | Himself |
| Martha Desrumeaux | Herself |
| Pierre Semard | Himself |
| Julien Racamond | Himself |
| Jean-Richard Bloch | Himself |
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | La Grande Espérance |
| Original language | Français (FR) |
| Spoken languages | Français |
| Production countries | France |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Les films populaires, Ciné France |
| Official site | cinearchives.org |
| Release date | 31 dicembre 1937 |
| Assistant directors | Jacques Becker |
Release dates
Limited release
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