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Alice and the Mayor streaming

Original title: Alice et le maire
2019 Movie France, Belgium Drama, Comedy 101 min Ages 12+
By: Nicolas Pariser With: Anaïs Demoustier, Nora Hamzawi, Fabrice Luchini

Original sound recordings of the trial of Nelson Mandela and nine others in 1964 combine with animation, interviews and archive footage to produce a unique history lesson.

Filmium rating
70%

Festival Achievements

International Documentary Filmfestival Amsterdam 2018
Selections:
IDFA Archive

Mood

Introspective
Melancholic
Reflective
Serious
Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Nicolas Pariser
Nora Hamzawi
Anaïs Demoustier
Fabrice Luchini
French Actors

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Character-Focused
Dialogue-Driven
Long Takes
Naturalistic
Naturalistic Lighting
Subtle Camera Work

Narrative Structure

Character-Driven
Linear
Slice-Of-Life

Pace

Contemplative
Conversational
Deliberate
Slow
Slow-Paced

Runtime

Long Runtime

Soundtrack

Ambient Score
Minimalist Music

Style

Cinematic
Dialogue-Driven
Dramatic
Realistic
Urban

Time-Period

2010S
Contemporary

Central Conflict

Ideological Clash
Personal Fulfillment
Political Exhaustion

Characters

Mayor
Politician
Woman Intellectual

Ending

Bittersweet
Open-Ended
Reflective

Historical Context

Contemporary Politics
French Social Democracy

Key Plot Points

Alice'S Career
Mayor'S Burnout
Personal Relationships
Political Campaign

Plot

Personal Growth
Personal Introspection
Political Drama
Professional Ambition
Urban Politics

Setting

City Hall
French City
French Urban Environment
Lion
Lyon
Urban

Shooting Location

France
Lyon

Theme

Intellectual Pursuit
Intellectualism Vs. Practicality
Personal Fulfillment
Personal Relationships
Political Disillusionment
Politics

Genre

Character Study
Drama
Political Drama

Audiences

Adult
Adults
Drama Enthusiasts
Drama Lovers
Political Drama Fans
Political Enthusiasts

Titles

Alice And The Mayor
Alice et le maire

Reception

Best European Film
Cannes Film Festival
Cannes Screening
Europa Cinemas Label Award
European Film Award

Production Countries

France

Release Year

2019
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