Napoléon (1927) is a silent film that chronicles the life of Napoleon Bonaparte, from his early military victories to his rise as the Emperor of France. The film showcases significant events, such as the French Revolution and the battles that shaped Napoleon's legacy. Through stunning visuals and innovative techniques like split-screen, the film explores the personal and political challenges faced by Napoleon during his reign. It offers a glimpse into the mind of one of history's most renowned military leaders.
Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant scientist, experiments with reanimating dead tissue and creates a hideous creature. As the creature struggles to find its place in society, it seeks revenge against its creator.
A dramatic and thrilling movie about the French Revolution, depicting the discontent, crisis, and social unrest that led to the end of the monarchy and the rise of the republic. It explores the political turmoil, violence, and rebellion that characterized this historical era.
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.
Flashback is a hilarious and thought-provoking comedy sci-fi movie that explores the concept of time-travel and its impact on women's rights. The story follows a group of women who discover a way to travel back in time and decide to use this power to rewrite history and fight for gender equality. With a perfect blend of humor and social commentary, Flashback takes the audience on a wild ride filled with laughter and important messages.
Set in 18th century Europe, Casanova, Last Love follows the life of the infamous lover Casanova as he navigates relationships, scandal, and self-discovery. From his passionate romances and courtship to his involvement in historical events, the film explores the complexity of love and desire.
Chouans! is a movie set during the French Revolution in the 1790s. It tells the story of a rural uprising and the counter-revolutionary activities in the Vendée region of France. The film explores themes of discontent, unrest, and self-sacrifice in a time of political turmoil.
On July 14, 1789, a mob of angry Parisians stormed the Bastille and seized the King's military stores. A decade of idealism, war, murder, and carnage followed, bringing about the end of feudalism and the rise of equality and a new world order. The French Revolution is a definitive feature-length documentary that encapsulates this heady (and often headless) period in Western civilization. With dramatic reenactments, illustrations, and paintings from the era, plus revealing accounts from journals and expert commentary from historians, The French Revolution vividly unfurls in a maelstrom of violence, discontent, and fundamental change. King Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette, Maximilien Robespierre, and Napoleon Bonaparte lead a cast of thousands in this essential program from THE HISTORY CHANNEL®. Narrated by Edward Herrmann (The Aviator, Gilmore Girls), The French Revolution explores the legacy that--now more than ever--stands as both a warning and a guidepost to a new millennium
Chronicle of the last months of Marie-Antoinette.Accused of having conspired against the new republic,with her children taken away and guillotined husband,in a rigged trial as the result of political negotiations and power struggles.
This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short tells the story of 18th Century French physician Dr. Philippe Pinel, who initiated enlightened, humane treatment of the mentally ill.
Trusting aristocrats during the French Revolution hired Dr. Egan to assist them flee the mob, but were then double crossed by the good doctor who turned them in, for a fee of course.
The true story of the Bavarian Tailor Albrecht Berblinger who, after a strange encounter with a balloon starts building a flying machine. Although not an engineer by profession, he never gives up. No matter how many obstacles are put in his way nor how many failures he endures, his ardour is never dampened. He continues with his dream to fly like a bird.
Kitty Bellairs, a flirtatious young woman of 18th Century England, cuts a swath of broken hearts and romantic conquests as she visits a resort with her sister.
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