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The People and Their Guns

1970 97 min French
Wubly rating 6.8

Filmed in Laos in 1968, this four-part documentary examines the armed struggle against foreign intervention during the Indochina conflicts. The film focuses on the relationship between the population and guerrilla forces engaged in the war.

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Joris Ivens Director · Jean-Pierre Sergent Director

United States release June 10, 1971 · Produced in France · Production Capi Films

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Original title

Le peuple et ses fusils

Original language

French

Spoken on screen

French

Release dates

Germany · January 1, 1970

Oberhausen International Short Film Festival

France · February 11, 1970

Theatrical

United States · June 10, 1971

New York City, New York

Portugal

April 23, 1983 · Cinemateca Portuguesa

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