Movies and TvShows featuring "1640s" theme.

Cyrano de Bergerac is a skilled swordsman with an exceptionally large nose, which he believes keeps him from finding love. He secretly loves the beautiful Roxane, but feels unworthy of her. When Roxane falls in love with a handsome soldier, Christian, Cyrano agrees to help him win her heart, using his poetic skills to write love letters on Christian's behalf. As Christian and Roxane's relationship blossoms, Cyrano watches from the sidelines, torn between his self-inflicted lonliness and his desire to see Roxane happy. The story explores themes of unrequited love, passion, self-sacrifice, and self-destructiveness.

This is an extraordinary tale of how an ordinary scholar becomes a prince of a different surname (from the imperial family). With his wife, he lives in poverty, and to repay his wife's unswerving loyalty to him, he goes to the capital to take the Imperial Examination. By chance, he helps solve a court case and is then tied into the national affairs of the country.

Cromwell is a 1970 biographical drama that tells the story of Oliver Cromwell, the leader of the Parliamentarian forces during the English Civil War. The film explores Cromwell's rise to power, his military campaigns, and his eventual establishment of the Commonwealth of England. It delves into the complex political and religious landscape of 17th-century England, highlighting Cromwell's struggle against the tyranny of King Charles I and his fight for religious freedom. With a star-studded ensemble cast, Cromwell portrays a pivotal period in British history.

In 17th century Germany, during the Thirty Years' War, a young boy named Krabat becomes an apprentice to a sorcerer who operates a mill. Krabat discovers that the mill is a front for black magic rituals and must navigate a world of danger and dark secrets. Based on the novel of the same name, Krabat is a gripping tale of friendship, loss, and the struggle between good and evil.

A Field in England is a surreal and psychedelic historical drama set in 17th-century England during the English Civil War. The film follows a group of deserters who find themselves trapped in a mysterious field while searching for a hidden treasure. As they journey through the field, they encounter hallucinations, chaos, and an occultism that tests their friendship. With elements of folk-horror and satire-comedy, A Field in England explores themes of insanity, spirituality, and the dark side of human nature.

In 17th-century France, struggling playwright Moliere finds himself in prison and with debts piling up. To avoid jail time, he agrees to perform a play for a wealthy man. However, things get complicated when Moliere falls in love with the man's wife and becomes entangled in a web of secrets and deceit. As he navigates the tricky world of seduction and deception, Moliere's own troubles with his adulterous wife and arranged marriage come to light. Can he find success in the theater and love in his personal life? Based on a true story.

Queen Christina is a historical fiction film set in 17th-century Sweden. It tells the story of Queen Christina, who faces challenges in her reign and personal life. The plot revolves around her struggles with duty, forbidden love, and political drama.

Chess Player is a children's animated series. It was produced in China. The show spans two seasons with 26 episodes in each. The story focuses on the journey of a young gifted chess player, Jiang Liu'er. The first season first aired on CCTV in 2006. The second season, called Chess Player 2, aired in 2009.

A failing witchfinder transports a suspected witch to a trial that could change his fortunes. Along the way, he must deal with the worst possible travel companion and navigate a road-free trip across a country gripped by civil war, famine, and plague.

To Kill a King is a movie set during the English Civil War in the 1640s. It follows the story of the trial and execution of King Charles I, as well as the political intrigue and betrayal that surrounded it. The film explores themes of power, loyalty, and the consequences of rebellion.

Help! I'm A Teenage Outlaw is a British television programme filmed in the Czech Republic and first aired on CITV. The show follows three hapless outlaws during the English Civil War, who are trying to bring justice back to the land.

In 17th-century Japan, a samurai band sets out on a journey filled with martial arts and fights. They face challenges and obstacles as they navigate the political landscape and uncover hidden secrets.

Monsieur Vincent tells the story of St. Vincent de Paul, the devoted shepherd who transforms the lives of the poor and marginalized. Through his acts of compassion and dedication, he overcomes numerous challenges and leaves a profound impact on society.

Nightwatching (2007) is a biographical drama that follows the story of Rembrandt, a famous Dutch painter. The movie revolves around a mysterious murder and the secrets hidden in Rembrandt's artwork. It explores themes of conspiracy, revenge, and hypocrisy in the 1640s Dutch society. Rembrandt's involvement in a militia group and his relationships with his maid and a high-class woman add complexity to the plot. As the story unfolds, a hidden message in one of Rembrandt's portraits leads to the unraveling of a neighborhood-watch murder mystery.

Blackadder: The Cavalier Years is a comedic short film set during the English Civil War. It follows the misadventures of Edmund Blackadder as he tries to navigate the chaos of the war and avoid losing his head, both figuratively and literally.

Silence (1971) is a powerful drama that follows the story of two Christian priests who travel to Japan and face persecution and torture as they try to spread their faith during a time of crisis. As they witness the oppression and loss of faith among the Japanese Christians, they are forced to confront their own beliefs and grapple with the ultimate test of their devotion to God.

January 1649: Since the death of his father, the young Louis XIV must undergo the hard apprenticeship of royal power. He must face the intrigues of the great ones of the kingdom who lead La Fronde, the agreements and the betrayals of those close to him. He is helped in this by his mother Anne of Austria and by the Cardinal Mazarin.

In the midst of the English Civil War, a young woman named Clare, disguised as a boy, joins a band of notorious outlaws known as the Cavaliers. As she navigates the treacherous landscape of constant danger and betrayal, she falls in love with the enigmatic leader of the Cavaliers, Captain Sylvester. Together, they fight for their beliefs and survival, facing battles, sword fights, and a web of secrets that could change the course of the war.

Larry Parks in a Cinecolor swashbuckler.

October 2018 was the four-hundredth anniversary of the outbreak of the Thirty Years' War. The documentary traces the story of how it was finally brought to an end with the peace of Munster and Osnabruck – the first peace in European history to be concluded at the negotiating table and not fought on the battlefield.