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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?
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1788
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Who directed 1788?
1788 was directed by Maurice Failevic and released in 1978.
What genre is 1788?
1788 is a History, Drama film (1978).
Who stars in 1788?
The cast of 1788 includes Georges Goubert, Richard Fontana, René Camoin, Aline Bertrand, Jacques Mathou.
What is the TMDB rating for 1788?
1788 has a TMDB rating of 7.5/10 based on 2 votes.
