# The Life of Emile Zola (1937)

> A celebrated French writer stakes his career and freedom on exposing a military conspiracy that condemned an innocent officer.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/28144

## Facts

- Runtime: 116 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: William Dieterle
- Cast: Paul Muni, Gale Sondergaard, Joseph Schildkraut, Gloria Holden, Donald Crisp, Erin O'Brien-Moore, John Litel, Henry O'Neill
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0029146/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: earnest, grave, righteous, classic cinema viewing, history focused viewing

## Synopsis

A passionate writer risks everything to expose injustice and fight for truth.

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