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1788 (1978)

Movie ★ 7.5

The story of a small village in Touraine between 1788 and 1789, on the eve of the French Revolution, with its lord, its wealthy peasants, and its poor. The wealthy peasants, expelled from the communal pastures by the count, take him to court. Guillaume Coquard joins the other villagers in drafting the cahiers de doléances (lists of grievances). On the eve of the convocation of the Estates General, the village loses its lawsuit. On the night of August 4, 1789, the deputies vote to abolish privileges. The peasants will be able to buy them back. But the poorest wonder: with what?

Jean-Dominique de la Rochefoucauld Writer Maurice Failevic Director

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March 23, 1978
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Frequently asked questions

What is 1788 about?
The story of a small village in Touraine between 1788 and 1789, on the eve of the French Revolution, with its lord, its wealthy peasants, and its poor. The wealthy peasants, expelled from the communal pastures by the count, take him to court. Guillaume Coquard joins the other villagers in drafting the cahiers de doléances (lists of grievances). On the eve of the convocation of the Estates General, the village loses its lawsuit. On the night of August 4, 1789, the deputies vote to abolish privileges. The peasants will be able to buy them back. But the poorest wonder: with what?
Who directed 1788?
1788 was directed by Maurice Failevic.
Who stars in 1788?
1788 stars Georges Goubert, Richard Fontana, René Camoin, Aline Bertrand.
When was 1788 released?
1788 is a 1978 history, drama film.
Where can I watch 1788?
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