Inner City


1h 16m 1995

Brief Synopsis

A look at the predicament of the working poor who live in the subsidized housing that makes up much of Paris' suburbs. The film follows the trials and struggles of one 27-year-old Frenchman in particular, Pierre Cephas, a soon-to-be-father who's just been laid off from his job at a machine shop.

Film Details

Also Known As
Etat des lieux, Situation Report, State of Things
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1995

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 16m

Synopsis

A look at the predicament of the working poor who live in the subsidized housing that makes up much of Paris' suburbs. The film follows the trials and struggles of one 27-year-old Frenchman in particular, Pierre Cephas, a soon-to-be-father who's just been laid off from his job at a machine shop.

Film Details

Also Known As
Etat des lieux, Situation Report, State of Things
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1995

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 16m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in France June 14, 1995

Feature directorial debut for Jean-Francois Richet.

Shown at Avignon/New York Film Festival in New York City April 5-11, 1995.

Shown at Cannes Film Festival (market) May 17-28, 1995.

Shown at Sarasota French Film Festival November 15-19, 1995.

Super-16mm

b&w

Released in France June 14, 1995