Movies and TvShows featuring "french-aristocrat" theme.

During World War II, a British pilot miraculously survives a plane crash and finds himself caught between life and death. As he falls in love with an American woman, he must navigate a heavenly appeal process to plead for his life.

In medieval France, Joan of Arc, a young peasant girl, hears voices from God telling her to lead the French army against the English. She overcomes political obstacles and inspires the French troops, but her journey is fraught with challenges and tragic consequences.

In the midst of the French Revolution, a married couple deals with their own struggles and conflicts while trying to survive the chaos and ensure their love for each other.

Jess Franco film about a woman returning home from an insane asylum only to discover her husband is now living with a man. The two men eventually find a nun who's been raped and the three come up with a plot to kill the wife for her money.

In this comedy fantasy, a French nobleman and his servant find themselves transported from the 18th century to modern-day France. They struggle to adapt to the new world while trying to find a way back to their own time. Along the way, they encounter various hilarious and chaotic situations, including mistaken identities, romantic entanglements, and clashes with modern technology.

Ridicule is a witty and satirical movie set in the opulent court of Versailles. It follows the story of a young painter who uses his intelligence and cleverness to navigate the treacherous world of the French aristocracy.

In Bluebeard, a French aristocrat and psychopath named Gaston terrorizes Paris by strangling and blackmailing his victims. He uses his skills as a puppeteer to manipulate his victims and disguise his crimes. The film follows the investigation of Gaston's crimes and the turmoil it causes in Paris. As the body count rises, a brave seamstress goes undercover to gather evidence and bring Gaston to justice. Bluebeard is a psychological thriller that explores themes of obsession, deception, and revenge.

In the illustrious court of Versailles, King Louis XIV faces various challenges and scandals while dealing with his tumultuous love life, extravagant feasts, and political intrigues. Amidst all this, a beautiful diamond necklace sparks a scandalous plot that threatens to bring down the monarchy.

How Louis XV, a young king loved by his people, sensitive to the artistic and intellectual turmoil of his century (that of the Enlightenment), will end his reign in decay and hatred? Only fifteen years after his death, it's the Revolution.

Englishwoman Grace Allingham marries Frenchman Charles Edouard de Valhubert, but their marriage quickly becomes unusual. Because Charles cheats on her and lives away from his family out of professional obligation to his government, Grace ends up raising the couple's son, Sigismond, on her own. Grace and Charles are finally reunited after nearly a decade apart, and, while they seem headed for a permanent split, there's still a spark between them.

Writer and philosopher Voltaire, loyal to his king, Louis XV of France, nonetheless writes scathingly of the king's disdain for the rights and needs of his people. Louis admires Voltaire, but is increasingly influenced against him by his minister, the Count de Sarnac.

American Neil Bowman is traveling through France when he meets British photographer Lila. They are hired by French land owner Duc de Croyter to escort a Hungarian scientist to New York. But they soon realize that the job is not a cushy number, and have to deal with a gang of kidnappers who will stop at nothing to get their hands on the scientist

Marguerite is a courtesan in Paris. She falls deeply in love with a young man of promise, Armand Duval. When Armand's father begs her not to ruin his hope of a career and position by marrying Armand, she acquiesces and leaves her lover. However, when poverty and terminal illness overwhelm her, Marguerite discovers that Armand has not lost his love for her.

The Sorrow and the Pity is a documentary that explores the history and impact of the German Occupation of France during World War II. The film delves into topics such as collaboration, resistance, anti-Semitism, and the experiences of both the French population and the German occupiers. Through interviews and testimonies, it provides a comprehensive look at this dark period of French history.