# Danton (1983)

> A charismatic revolutionary confronts the ruthless machinery of the Terror when his former ally turns political justice into a weapon.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2430

## Facts

- Runtime: 136 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: Andrzej Wajda
- Cast: Gérard Depardieu, Wojciech Pszoniak, Patrice Chéreau, Angela Winkler, Roland Blanche, Alain Macé, Jacques Villeret, Anne Alvaro
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083789/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: harrowing, oppressive, cathartic, serious film night, historical cinema viewing

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of power and betrayal during one of history's darkest times.

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