Germinal (1993)
Release Year: 1993
Nation: Belgium, France, Italy
Alternative Title: Жерминал, De mijn, Жерминаль
Director: Claude Berri
Writer: Arlette Langmann, Claude Berri, Émile Zola
Summary
Germinal, directed by Claude Berri, is a historical drama set against the backdrop of the industrial revolution in France during the mid-19th century. The film focuses on the lives of coal miners in northern France, highlighting their harsh working conditions and exploitation at the hands of the mine's owner. When the miners unite and decide to go on strike to demand better treatment and wages, they face repression from the authorities. This dramatic portrayal sheds light on social movements during this period.
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