Set in 17th-century Holland, a young girl named Griet starts working as a maid in the household of the famous painter Johannes Vermeer. As Griet immerses herself in the art world, she becomes the subject of Vermeer's masterpiece 'Girl with a Pearl Earring'. The film explores the complexities of class differences, jealousy, and the power dynamics between master and servant.
France is under the reign of the militaristic King Louis XIV (Leonardo DiCaprio), who is bankrupting the country with his unpopular wars. When starving peasants in Paris start rioting for food, he responds by ordering his chief adviser Pierre to send them rotten food - although he later orders Pierre executed for this and all rioters killed. Meanwhile, the king continues to wallow in hedonistic luxury and seduce a parade of women. The legendary Three Musketeers have retired from their posts...
Morgan Adams, the fearless daughter of a pirate captain, sets out on a dangerous journey to find hidden treasure and avenge her father's death. Along the way, she faces betrayal, sword fights, sea battles, and encounters with the British Navy.
A female landscape designer takes on the challenge of creating a garden at the Palace of Versailles. Along the way, she faces obstacles and must navigate the intrigues and politics of the royal court.
Angelique, an adventurer in 17th century France, gets involved in a conspiracy and seeks revenge. Along the way, she uncovers hidden secrets and fights for justice, all while navigating love and the royal court.
In 1661 Mexico, a renowned astronomer is accused of heresy by the Catholic Church and burned at the stake. However, the power of an ancient scroll resurrects him as a shapeshifting brainiac with a thirst for revenge. As he seeks to avenge himself against those who wronged him, he must navigate the treacherous landscape of 17th-century Mexico and confront the powers of the Inquisition.
Angelique is a young woman living in 17th century France, where she must navigate through court intrigue, romance, and personal challenges. Set in the backdrop of the Louvre Museum in Paris, Angelique finds herself in situations involving sword duels, nobleman, loyalty, fidelity, and jealousy. She is forced into a marriage and must deal with an older husband and a protective husband. As she explores her own desires and feelings, Angelique experiences the challenges of love, intimacy, and sexual awakening in the French court.
In Restoration (1995), a 17th-century surgeon named Robert Merivel is living a decadent lifestyle in England. After he joins the King's court, he is given the chance to regain his wealth and social position by helping the King with his medical needs. Along the way, he becomes involved in a romantic relationship, faces the Great Fire of London and the plague, and must navigate the complexities of the royal court.
All the Mornings of the World is a biographical drama set in 17th-century France, featuring a musician and his relationships with his students, colleagues, and the royal court.
In 17th-century England, a male actor who specializes in playing female roles on stage finds his world turned upside down when a new actress arrives, threatening his career. As he competes with this talented newcomer, he must confront issues of gender, identity, and societal expectations.
We learn the true stories behind various nursery rhymes. Little Jack Horner: a servant to a city official was delivering a present to King Henry VIII, baked, as was the custom of the time, in a pie. The present was the deed to a valuable estate, which Horner stole. Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary: Mary Stuart brought "quite contrary" French style to the Scottish court. After a series of disastrous romances, she was jailed; the jailer's son, captivated by her, helped her escape. After a brief but disastrous attempted coup, she fled to England, where her sister, Queen Elizabeth, soon grew jealous and had her imprisoned. London Bridge: The bridge, finished in 1209, was soon lined by shops with luxury apartments upstairs, turning into a popular commercial and cultural zone. The Great Fire that broke out in 1666 spread to the bridge, but the houses were rebuilt. Over the ages, things decayed. In 1823, things finally got bad enough that the bridge was demolished and replaced.
A historical drama depicting the rise to power of King Louis XIV of France and his transformation of the country into an absolute monarchy.
The Great Fire is a TV show set in 17th-century England, focusing on the events leading up to and following the Great Fire of London in 1666. The story revolves around the lives of various characters, including a baker, a woman in prison, and a king, amidst poverty, adultery, and political turmoil. It explores the destruction and chaos caused by the fire and the impact it had on the lives of the people in London.
In the middle of the 17th century, the Marquise de Sévigné wanted to make her daughter a brilliant and independent woman in her own image. But the more she tries to control the young woman's destiny, the more she alienates her. Mother and daughter then experience the throes of a singular and devastating passion. A major work of French literature is born from this devastation.
Colonel Wolodyjowski follows the journey of a brave knight as he battles against the invading Ottoman forces and faces betrayal from within. Filled with battles, sieges, and political intrigue, this movie is a tale of courage and sacrifice during a turbulent time in Polish history.
Young d'Artagnan travels from rural Gascony to Paris, where he becomes embroiled in a devious plot between the King's Musketeers and the Guardsmen of Cardinal Richelieu.
Drama centering around the life at the court of Louis XIV and the role of the Marquise de Maintenon.
In 1660s London, a skilled wig-maker finds solace in creating intricately designed wigs amidst the chaos of the plague. As he meticulously crafts each wig, he discovers a mysterious diary that leads him on a journey of self-discovery and healing.
In 17th-century Ottoman Empire, a young Janissary struggles to navigate religious persecution and forced conversion while witnessing the brutality of the era. Based on a novel, 'Time of Violence' provides a gripping portrayal of the challenges faced during the 1660s.
This dramatized short film describes the historical mystery of France's "man in the iron mask". King Louis XIV imprisoned a man who was never identified, but who was forced to wear an iron mask for the length of his captivity, which ended only in his death. Several candidates for the identity of the man are investigated.