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A period piece in the best sense.
Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader
Overview
In this classic French satire, Louis, a convict, escapes from prison and takes on legitimate work, making his way up in the business world. Eventually becoming the head of a successful factory, Louis opts to modernize his company with mechanical innovations. But when his friend Émile finally leaves jail years later and reunites with Louis, the past catches up with them. The two, worried about being apprehended by police, long to flee the confines of industry.
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It's well worth a look today as simultaneously vindicating Clair's former high reputation and his subsequent expulsion from most critical pantheons.
Geoff Andrew, Time Out
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A Nous, la Liberte is assuredly different from any other screen feature. It bristles with strange originality.
Mordaunt Hall, New York Times
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