Movies and TvShows featuring "french-empire" theme.

An epic journey detailing the rise and fall of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte as he navigates the French Revolution and conquers nations, all while struggling with his addictive relationship with his wife, Josephine.

Waterloo is a historical epic that recounts the events of the famous Battle of Waterloo, where Napoleon Bonaparte faced off against the Duke of Wellington. The film explores the strategies, sacrifices, and ultimate outcome of this significant moment in history.

This docudrama revisits one of the most astounding military campaigns and defeats in history, Napoleon's attempted invasion of Russia.

April and the Extraordinary World is set in an alternate reality in 1941, where scientists around the world are mysteriously disappearing. In this steampunk-inspired world, animal experimentation has led to the creation of mutant creatures and air pollution has become a major problem. April, an orphan and daughter of two kidnapped scientists, teams up with her talking cat and a young thief to uncover the truth behind the disappearances and stop the impending energy crisis. Along the way, they encounter epic sci-fi elements, alternate history, and a host of intriguing characters.

The movie is based on the true story of Bernadette Soubirous, a young girl from Lourdes, France, who claims to have seen visions of the Virgin Mary. The story explores the politics and skepticism surrounding Bernadette's visions, as well as the impact they have on her and the people around her.

The history of four generations of a family in Alsace between 1870 and 1953. Over this time, the family and the villagers live through three wars between France and Germany and their province changes its affiliation between these countries four times. The governors from both sides do not always respect the culture and the feelings of Alsatians.

Set in 19th-century France during the aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars, Colonel Chabert, a cavalry officer, is presumed dead after a battle. He survives and returns years later, only to find that his wife has remarried and his riches have been squandered. Chabert, determined to regain his identity and wealth, embarks on a legal battle against his former wife and her new husband.

Napoleon tells the fascinating story of Napoleon Bonaparte, from his humble beginnings in Corsica to becoming one of the most powerful rulers in Europe. The movie explores his military exploits, political strategies, and his ultimate downfall in the Battle of Waterloo.

Naughty Marietta is a musical romance film from 1935. It follows the story of a French princess named Marietta who escapes an arranged marriage and poses as a maid in New Orleans. Along the way, she falls in love with a captain and must navigate various obstacles to be with him.

Napoleon's extraordinary rise from obscure military man to hero of the French people convinces him that he is destined for greatness.

In the midst of the Franco-Prussian War, a group of French patriots in occupied Rouen plot to assassinate a Prussian officer named Count von Eyrick. The group, led by a young resistance fighter named Lt. Logotheti, seeks revenge for the death of their comrades and the suffering endured by the people of France. As tensions rise, a mysterious woman named Fifi captivates the attention of the Prussian officers, complicating the mission and endangering the lives of the resistance members. With the fate of their country on the line, the patriots must navigate internal divisions, betrayals, and a deadly game of cat and mouse to carry out their plan and restore hope to their fellow countrymen.

In this comedy-history movie, a filmmaker narrates the humorous and episodic journey of finding the pearls of the French crown. The search takes the audience through keyholes, into the chambers of queens and kings, and aboard a sea liner. The film explores different historical events and features characters like Anne Boleyn, Mary Queen of Scots, and the Pope. It also delves into topics like gambling, racial prejudice, and the French Revolution. The pearls are a family heirloom with a rich history, and the film showcases the quest to find them in a nonlinear timeline.

The Battle of Austerlitz is a historical drama film that depicts one of Napoleon's greatest victories in 1805 against the combined forces of Austria and Russia.

Set in 19th-century Mexico during the French occupation, 'Juarez' tells the story of Benito Juarez, a Mexican president who faces racial prejudice, political turmoil, and mental breakdown as he fights for democracy and freedom.

The history of one of France's most famous streets is retold, featuring multiple performances from Guitry himself.

Julie and Désirée Clary are courted by the brothers Joseph and Napoleon Bonaparte. Joseph marries Julie and Napoleon is affianced to Désirée. When Napoleon breaks the engagement and marries Joséphine de Beauharnais, Désirée becomes involved with General Bernadotte.

Napoléon Bonaparte is a historical drama that chronicles the life of the legendary French military and political leader. From his humble beginnings to his remarkable military victories and eventual rise to power as Emperor of France, the movie portrays the complexity of his character and the impact he had on European history. However, Napoléon's ambitions ultimately lead to his downfall, as his empire crumbles and he is exiled to the island of Saint Helena.

Deals with the ordeals of a crude washerwoman in the chic court of Napoleon the First. Based on the play of the same name.

Prince Klemens von Metternich orders Friedrich Gentz, one of his aides, to keep the Duke of Reichstadt---Napoleon Francois Joseph Charles---son of Napoleon and heir to the French throne, from thinking about French politics. Gentz enlists the help of ballerina Fanny Elsser, all the rage in several European capitals, to keep the Duke distracted.