Groupe Medvedkine de Besançon
The groupes Medvedkine (established in Besançon in 1967, and in Sochaux in 1968) are unique not only in the history of French cinema, but also in French sociopolitical history. The groups consisted of filmmakers and factory workers who collaborated to make non-fiction films in order to depict conditions of factory life, expose the exploitation of workers, and advocate for worker interests. Initiated by Chris Marker, the groups also included Mario Marret, Jean-Luc Godard, Bruno Muel, and Juliet Berto.
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Class of Struggle
The birth of a union branch in a watch-making factory in 1968. This is the first film made by the workers of the Medvedkine group. How Suzanne manages to mobilize the other women at the factory, despite the mistrust of the union leaders and the intimidation of management.
Class of Struggle
The birth of a union branch in a watch-making factory in 1968. This is the first film made by the workers of the Medvedkine group. How Suzanne manages to mobilize the other women at the factory, despite the mistrust of the union leaders and the intimidation of management.
