The Underground Orchestra (1998)

A moving documentary. The life stories told by immigrants in Paris are often saddening. The hardships they went through and their current uncertainty and difficult situation. No residence permit, fear of the gendarmerie, little money, poor housing. The quality and background of the musicians is many times amazing.

Released Jan. 15, 1998 108 min None+

Genres: Documentary, History, Music

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