Germinal
- Drama
- Romance
It's mid 19th century, north of France. The story of a coal miner's town. They are exploited by the mine's owner. One day the decide to go on strike, and then the authorities repress them.
Germinal is a 1993 French drama following a coal-mining community in 19th-century northern France as workers organize a strike against their exploitative employer. Based on Émile Zola's classic novel, the film explores themes of labor rights, solidarity, and brutal class conflict through the eyes of miners facing systemic oppression.
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Miou-Miou'La Maheude'
RenaudÉtienne Lantier
Jean CarmetVincent Maheu, aka Bonnemort
Judith HenryCatherine Maheu
Jean-Roger MiloAntoine Chaval
Gérard DepardieuToussaint Maheu
Laurent TerzieffSouvarine
Bernard FressonVictor Deneulin
Jean-Pierre BissonRasseneur
Jacques DacqminePhilippe Hennebeau
Anny DupereyMrs. Hennebeau
Gérard CroceMaigrat
Frédéric van den DriesschePaul Négrel
Annick AlaneMrs. Grégoire- Pierre LafontLéon Grégoire
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When was Germinal released?
Germinal was released on September 29, 1993.
What is Germinal about?
The film follows a coal-mining town in mid-19th-century northern France where workers, exhausted by exploitation, organize a strike. The story chronicles their struggle and the harsh response from authorities.
Is Germinal based on a book?
Yes, the film is based on Germinal, the famous 1885 novel by French author Émile Zola.
What genres does Germinal fall into?
Germinal is a drama with romantic elements woven throughout the narrative.
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