Movies and TvShows featuring "baroque" theme.

Follow the journey of Moll Flanders, a strong and fearless woman, as she navigates through a life of poverty, prison, marriage, and deception in 17th century England.

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...

Set in 18th-century France, Dangerous Liaisons tells the story of the manipulative and deceitful Marquise de Merteuil and the handsome Vicomte de Valmont, who engage in a complex game of seduction, betrayal, and revenge. As they pursue their own selfish desires, their actions have devastating consequences for those around them.

Charles II: The Power and The Passion is a historical drama miniseries that explores the life and reign of King Charles II of England. Set in the 17th century, the show delves into the challenges and intrigues faced by the king, including his exile, restoration to the throne, and his relationships with various women. It also touches on political and religious tensions of the time.

Tale of Tales is a dark and fantastical anthology film that weaves together three different fairy tales set in a medieval world. It explores themes of desire, obsession, and the consequences of one's actions.

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.

The Girl King (2015) is a biographical drama that tells the story of Christina, Queen of Sweden, and her rise to power in a male-dominated society. As a young monarch, Christina faces challenges such as political negotiations, duty, and sexism. She also develops a forbidden lesbian affair, which complicates her reign. Based on a true story, the film explores themes of power, love, and gender roles.

In Valmont (1989), a manipulative woman and her partner engage in a wager to seduce a young virgin, leading to tragic consequences.

Vatel, the head steward of a prince, is tasked with organizing a lavish feast to impress the king. As he deals with the demands of the royal court, he also finds himself falling in love and facing the challenges of the Baroque era.

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.

An aging writer reflects on his life as he takes a journey through the city of Rome, encountering various characters and parties. He explores themes of beauty, love, and death, all while questioning the meaning of it all.

In the 18th century, Prince Tamino embarks on a mission to rescue Princess Pamina from the evil Queen of the Night. With the help of a bird-catcher named Papageno, they face numerous challenges and undergo a magical journey filled with romance and music.

First broadcast on October 2, 1989, these 18 original 30-minute episodes provide a panorama of 2000 years of architecture, painting and sculpture, and studies the art masterpieces as reflections of the Western culture that produced them.

In 'The Locket,' a woman uses deception to maintain her place in high society, but her guilt and nervous breakdown lead to her downfall. The story unfolds through a series of flashbacks and reveals the dark secrets she keeps, including a suspected theft and suspicion of murder. This psychological drama explores themes of envy, class distinction, and the consequences of deceit.

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.

Actor Jeremy Irons embarks on an epic journey through the halls of the Prado Museum in Madrid, Spain, two hundred years after its inauguration, along corridors where thousands of masterpieces of all time tell the lives of rulers and common people, and tales about times of war and madness and times of peace and happiness; because, as Goya said, imagination, the mother of the arts, produces impossible monsters, but also unspeakable wonders.

October 5th, at 10.30 pm , after pope John-Paul II`s blessing of Lyon from the top of Fourvieres hill, Rendez-Vous Lyon got under way, a concert performed for more than 800,000 people on the banks of the river Saone. Fourvieres hill was ablaze for ninety minutes, fired on by cannons of light, fireworks and images synchronised to music being performed live on the central stage by Jean-Michel Jarre, 60 musicians and 120 choristers. A baroque feast, blending classical and avant-garde, workmanship and high-tech, past and future, Rendez-Vous Lyon will long be remembered as an exceptional event.

A young priest crusades against organized crime in his Naples neighbourhood but falls in love with a 13-year-old boy. It's the chance the gangsters were waiting for to get rid of the thorn in their side. Will they be able to force the boy to accuse the priest of sexual harassment and have his reputation destroyed?

In 17th century England, a horticulturist is hired to design a garden at a remote manor. However, his arrival disrupts the lives of the inhabitants as secrets and desires are revealed. As the lines between reality and illusion blur, the characters succumb to the serpent's kiss of temptation and deceit.

The story of Henry Purcell.