The battle of La Plaine (2021)

The battle of La Plaine (2021) poster

Marseille, a European city like many others. La Plaine, a lively district, a large square, a historic and popular market. A tumultuous battle between, on the one hand, the city council's urban planning services, determined to carry out a major program of "requalification" of the district. On the other hand, a part of the residents, who refuse this gentrification operation, and demand to be associated to the decisions. This epic story lasts 3 years and ends abruptly with the incredible construction of a concrete wall of 2m50 high all around the square. The television of the district, imprinted with the stories of past uprisings, a tool of counter-propaganda throughout this battle, refuses to stop at the report of a defeat and wonders. Summoning the Free Communes of 1871, their joyful and fiery rage, a singular writing takes hold of the fiction. In order to make this collective struggle a victorious human adventure, another way of making the city and the world is envisaged.

Director: Sandra Ach, Thomas Hakenholz, Nicolas Burlaud
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date:
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The battle of La Plaine about?
Marseille, a European city like many others. La Plaine, a lively district, a large square, a historic and popular market. A tumultuous battle between, on the one hand, the city council's urban planning services, determined to carry out a major program of "requalification" of the district. On the other hand, a part of the residents, who refuse this gentrification operation, and demand to be associated to the decisions. This epic story lasts 3 years and ends abruptly with the incredible construction of a concrete wall of 2m50 high all around the square. The television of the district, imprinted with the stories of past uprisings, a tool of counter-propaganda throughout this battle, refuses to stop at the report of a defeat and wonders. Summoning the Free Communes of 1871, their joyful and fiery rage, a singular writing takes hold of the fiction. In order to make this collective struggle a victorious human adventure, another way of making the city and the world is envisaged.
Who directed The battle of La Plaine?
The battle of La Plaine was directed by Sandra Ach, Thomas Hakenholz, Nicolas Burlaud.
How long is The battle of La Plaine?
The battle of La Plaine has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
What genre is The battle of La Plaine?
The battle of La Plaine is a Documentary film.