The Great Hope
Dec 31, 1937 · 29m
Director
Jacques BeckerOverview
Scenes and images from the French Communist Party's (PCF) 1937 Congress in Arles. La Grande Espérance highlights some of the PCF's new concerns under the Popular Front: a warning against international fascism, a desire for organic unity, and the defense of national heritage and regional cultures. It also reveals the first signs of a cult of personality surrounding Maurice Thorez. La Grande Espérance was screened (and possibly re-edited) after the Liberation. A commentary was then added to the credits emphasizing the continuity of the Communist Party’s political line and the sacrifice of its activists during the war. Today, only this post-1945 version exists.
Cast of The Great Hope
Crew of The Great Hope
About The Great Hope
What is The Great Hope about?
Scenes and images from the French Communist Party's (PCF) 1937 Congress in Arles. La Grande Espérance highlights some of the PCF's new concerns under the Popular Front: a warning against international fascism, a desire for organic unity, and the defense of national heritage and regional cultures. It also reveals the first signs of a cult of personality surrounding Maurice Thorez. La Grande…
When was The Great Hope released?
The Great Hope was released on December 31, 1937.
How long is The Great Hope?
The Great Hope runs 29 minutes.
Who directed The Great Hope?
The Great Hope was directed by Jacques Becker.
Who is in the cast of The Great Hope?
The cast of The Great Hope includes Maurice Thorez (Himself), Marcel Cachin (Himself), Jacques Duclos (Himself), Danièle Casanova (Herself) and Benoît Frachon (Himself).