À Nous la Liberté (1931)

In this classic French satire, Louis, a convict, escapes from prison and takes on legitimate work, making his way up in the business world. Eventually becoming the head of a successful factory, Louis opts to modernize his company with mechanical innovations. But when his friend Émile finally leaves jail years later and reunites with Louis, the past catches up with them. The two, worried about being apprehended by police, long to flee the confines of industry.

Released

1931-12-18

Genres

Comedy, Music

Runtime

95 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

René Clair

TMDB rating

7.0/10 from 123 votes