Movies and TvShows featuring "carnival-of-fools" theme.

Set in 1482 Paris, the heartbreaking story follows Quasimodo, the bell-ringer of Notre Dame Cathedral, as he falls in love with the beautiful gypsy, Esmeralda. However, their love is hindered by the prejudiced clergyman, Claude Frollo, leading to a tragic love triangle and a series of events that expose the ugly side of society.

The Beloved Rogue is a historical drama that follows the story of Francois Villon, a poet and adventurer who becomes a folk hero in 15th-century France. As he navigates the treacherous world of the royal court and battles against injustice, Villon must also confront his own inner demons. Filled with swordplay, romance, and political intrigue, this film is a captivating exploration of love, honor, and the power of words.

A circus performer falls in love with the son of a plantation owner in antebellum New Orleans. When the young man's stepmother objects to the wedding, the couple break apart and go their separate ways for a time. Also in the mix are two circus comics who feud over the heart of another Southern belle.