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Gervaise

Gervaise

cast: Maria Schell, Francois Perier, Suzy delair, Mathilde Cassadeus

year: 1956

colour: no

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director: Rene Clement

runtime: 115

Gervaise is an adaptation of the Zola’s novel “L’Assommoir” which deals with the ravages of alcoholism among the working classes of 19th century Paris. Gervaise , a washerwoman of 18, works hard to arise her children as her husband abandoned them. She gets married with a roofing contractor, who turns to drink after an accident who leaves him incapacited.

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