1936: The Popular Front, Between Joy and Anger
This brief period in French history (1934–1938), known as the “Popular Front,” has left an indelible mark on the nation's collective memory. Set against the backdrop of a polarized and divided France, this film chronicles a social and cultural revolution, traveling back in time to uncover the places, testimonies, and hidden archives of this formative experience that permanently transformed French society.
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Hugues Nancy Director · Fabien Beziat Director Michel Korb Composer
First release April 30, 2026 · Produced in France · Production France Télévisions, Procirep-Angoa
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Hauteville Productions
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France Télévisions
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Procirep-Angoa
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France
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Original title
1936, le Front Populaire, entre joie et colères
Original language
French
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French
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France · April 30, 2026
Digital · France•tv
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France
May 20, 2026 · TV · France•3
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