The film explains the French Revolution of 1848. Bernard Blier's narration is supported by pictures once drawn by contemporary artists including Honoré Daumier. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2010.
La Révolution de 1848 is of 0 hour(s) and 20 minute(s). It is Produced By: French Cinema General Cooperative. It was released on 1950-03-23.
Genres: Documentary
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