Northern Suburbs 1936

Director Christophe Barratier once again interprets the story of the choir after his debut "Springtime of the Cowherd", The nostalgic mood and passionate characters have erected a monument of French civilian films. Once it was released, it once again achieved box office success. The film takes place in France from 1935 to 1937. At that time, it was the peak period of the "popular front" movement in France. For the first time, the French International Trade Union (SFIO) led the working class to gain legal power in the country. Under the leadership of a group of socialist activists, French society at that time began a series of struggles for workers' rights. Labor-management relations have become more tense than ever. Amid widespread strikes and pressure for reform, many workers did receive improved benefits and benefits. However, in many places, instead of improving workers' conditions, they fell into a more difficult situation due to the closure of factories and the Great Depression. The film's protagonist, theater stage manager Bigu (played by Gerard Junod), is one of those who was deeply affected. To make matters worse, his wife also betrayed him at this time and ran away with another man, leaving him and his son alone. Who would have thought that my son would go out to the street to play the accordion?