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Name: The Life of Emile Zola
Released: 1937-10-2
Cast: Paul Muni, Joseph Schildkraut, Gale Sondergaard, Donald Crisp, Gloria Holden

The Life of Emile Zola

UR
1h 56m
1937

92%

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The story of one of the world's greatest writers, a man who proved that one voice can overcome injustice and change the course of a nation is immortalized in The Life of Emile Zola. From his days as a struggling writer in Paris to his first success with the publication of Nana and his brilliant J'accuse, which exposes the Dreyfuss affair as a gross miscarriage of justice to cover up government incompetence, Emile Zola grows into an important voice for art, truth and justice.

Rotten Tomatoes® Score

TOMATOMETER®

92%

Critics Consensus: Urgently relevant in an era of escalating bigotry and fascism, The Life of Emile Zola is a respectful and staid tribute to the French novelist, enlivened by Paul Muni's chameleonic prowess.

Reviews

McCall's

Pare Lorentz

It’s a grave story told with great dignity and superbly played and produced.

Army intrigue and courtroom theatrics are just some of the savory ingredients in this compelling film.

I find it a rather moving Dieterle biopic about injustice, honesty and the value of truth, which deposits its greatest dramatic card in Paul Muni's uplifting performance as the great Émile Zola. [Full review in Spanish]

When it sticks to the Dreyfus Affair, Emile Zola is a film worth noting. It just takes too long to get there, beating around the bush of fascism while sidestepping the spreading threat of Nazism that was growing larger in real life.

Joseph Schildkraut… with his exquisite art, pulls out our tears of compassion. [Full review in Spanish]

September 1, 2022

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