What is Gervaise?
Gervaise is a film first released in 1956. Catalogued under Romance, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1956
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 112 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 5, 1956
- Studios
- Cino del Duca, Agnès Delahaie Productions, Silver Films
- Genres
- Romance, Drama
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Overview
Gervaise is a film first released in 1956. Catalogued under Romance, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Cino del Duca, Agnès Delahaie Productions, Silver Films. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A Parisian laundress struggles to survive as her personal life collapses around her.”
- based on an emile zola novel
- directed by rene clement
- features heavy and tragic themes
- involves difficult hardships for the main character
Watch it if you enjoy historical French dramas based on classic literature.
The film deals with heavy dramatic themes including alcoholism and personal hardship.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the release year of the film?
Gervaise was released in 1956.
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by René Célément.
What literary work is the film based on?
It is based on the 1877 novel L'Assommoir by Émile Zola.
Where does the story take place?
The story is set in Paris.
What is the main character's profession?
Gervaise works as a laundress.
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