"Direct Action" is an immersive documentary showcasing the ZAD, a commune in France formed in opposition to a new airport project. Directors Guillaume Cailleau and Ben Russell focus on the daily routines of over 150 residents engaged in transformative collective action. The film diverges from sensationalist media portrayals of activists, instead highlighting the importance of labor and communal rituals in fostering solidarity. By capturing these interactions on textured 16mm film, the documentary reveals the hardships and joys of their activism, with the underlying message that true change is rooted in sustained, everyday efforts against oppression.
Cailleau and Russell's documentary immerses viewers in the daily life of a radical community, highlighting the beauty in collective action against state oppression.
The film challenges the sensationalist portrayal of activists, emphasizing that labor and community rituals are central to the spirit of resistance.
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