Movies and TvShows featuring "war-of-the-spanish-succession" theme.

In early 18th-century England, the court faces upheaval when a new servant, Abigail, arrives and endears herself to Queen Anne. Abigail schemes her way into Anne's favor, resulting in a rivalry with Sarah, Anne's childhood friend and advisor. As Abigail rises in power, she manipulates Anne and forms a romantic relationship with her. Sarah, realizing Abigail's treachery, tries to expose her, but Abigail poisons Sarah's tea and orchestrates her removal from the court. With Sarah gone, Abigail gains control over Anne and begins to influence her decisions, including the war with France. However, Sarah returns and threatens to reveal their past love letters, prompting Anne to choose between Abigail and Sarah's loyalty. Abigail ultimately wins Anne's favor and becomes her confidante, while Sarah is banished from the country. The movie ends with Abigail stepping on one of Anne's rabbits, symbolizing her control over the queen.

In June 1808, Napoleon's troops invade Spain. A boy named Isidro will beat his drum in the mountains of El Bruc, making the French army believe that thousands of armed men are waiting to confront them.

Intrigue and scheming at the court of Queen Anne of England between liberal Lord Bolingbroke and Lady Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough. German comedy after the play of Eugène Scribe.