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The Common Man

1975·Movie
1h 40min
72
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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension7
  • Violence7
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some dark humor and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Society, everyday modern life, and class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Georges Lajoie is a Parisian café owner. As every summer, Georges, his wife Ginette and grown-up son Léon go on holiday to Loulou's campsite, where they meet up with the Schumacher family (whose father is a bailiff) and the Colin family (who sells bras in the markets). This year, their peace is slightly disturbed by the proximity of a construction site where foreign workers are employed. Xenophobic comments are made. One evening at the ball, a fight breaks out between Lajoie, Albert Schumacher and two algerian immigrant workers...
XenophobiaSocial SatireClass ConflictDark HumorCampsite DramaFrench CinemaPsychological TensionPolitical Commentary

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Is The Common Man worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Common Man rated?

ViolenceSexual content

Content advisories: violence and sexual content.

How long is The Common Man?

1 h 40 min

The Common Man runs 1 h 40 min.

What language is The Common Man in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.