Film Index
French cinema: History
La Question (1977)
Laurent Heynemann
Algiers, 1957. Henri Charlegue is the editor of a newspaper that is sympathetic to the cause of the FLN (Algerian National Liberation Front)...
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Laurent Heynemann
Le Radeau de la Méduse (1998)
Iradj Azimi
Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo in 1815 resulted not only in the restoration of the Bourbon monarchy but a warming of relations between France and England...
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Iradj Azimi
La Rafle (2010)
Rose Bosch
In 1942, Joseph is 11. A Jew, he must go to school with a yellow star sewn onto his chest. Although he is mocked by some, others treat him kindly and he feels that he and his family have found a safe refuge in Paris...
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Rose Bosch
La Reine Margot (1954)
Jean Dréville
Paris, 1572. Ostensibly to settle decades of enmity between Protestants and Catholics, King Charles IX of France agrees to marry his sister Margot to the Huguenot prince Henri de Navarre...
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Jean Dréville
La Reine Margot (1994)
Patrice Chéreau
Paris, August, 1572 - a troubled time in the history of France, a country scarred by interminable religious wars. To appease the Protestants, the Catholic queen mother Catherine de Medici arranges a marriage between her daughter, Margot, and the King of Navarre, Henri...
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Patrice Chéreau
Rembrandt (1999)
Charles Matton
The great painter Rembrandt van Rijn looks back on his life with regret. His talent and passion for art brought him fame and wealth... [More...]
Charles Matton
The great painter Rembrandt van Rijn looks back on his life with regret. His talent and passion for art brought him fame and wealth... [More...]
Le Retour de Casanova (1992)
Edouard Niermans
Well into middle-age, Casanova finds himself wandering purposelessly in the South of France, accompanied by his ever-loyal valet Camille... [More...]
Edouard Niermans
Well into middle-age, Casanova finds himself wandering purposelessly in the South of France, accompanied by his ever-loyal valet Camille... [More...]
Le Retour de Martin Guerre (1982)
Daniel Vigne
Early in the 1500s, there is a mood of celebration in the small village of Artigat in the Ariège region of southwest France... [More...]
Daniel Vigne
Early in the 1500s, there is a mood of celebration in the small village of Artigat in the Ariège region of southwest France... [More...]
Ridicule (1996)
Patrice Leconte
France, 1780. Grégoire Ponceludon de Malavoy is a country aristocrat and engineer who has committed himself to a drainage project that will vastly improve the lives of the poor people of his region... [More...]
Patrice Leconte
France, 1780. Grégoire Ponceludon de Malavoy is a country aristocrat and engineer who has committed himself to a drainage project that will vastly improve the lives of the poor people of his region... [More...]
Rocambole (1948)
Jacques de Baroncelli
The likeable rogue Joseph Fippart, nicknamed Rocambole, is hired by Andréa, the head of a gang called the Jack of Hearts, to impersonate Arnaud, the young Count de Chamery... [More...]
Jacques de Baroncelli
The likeable rogue Joseph Fippart, nicknamed Rocambole, is hired by Andréa, the head of a gang called the Jack of Hearts, to impersonate Arnaud, the young Count de Chamery... [More...]
Le Roi danse (2000)
Gérard Corbiau
Whilst conducting a Te Deum in honour of his king, Louis XIV of France, the great musician Jean-Baptiste Lully pierces his toe with his stick... [More...]
Gérard Corbiau
Whilst conducting a Te Deum in honour of his king, Louis XIV of France, the great musician Jean-Baptiste Lully pierces his toe with his stick... [More...]
Rose et noir (2009)
Gérard Jugnot
In 1577, Pic Saint Loup, once the greatest couturier in France, receives the commission of his career. King Henry III engages him to create the most beautiful wedding dress for the marriage of one of his nephews to the daughter of a Spanish nobleman... [More...]
Gérard Jugnot
In 1577, Pic Saint Loup, once the greatest couturier in France, receives the commission of his career. King Henry III engages him to create the most beautiful wedding dress for the marriage of one of his nephews to the daughter of a Spanish nobleman... [More...]
Saint-Cyr (2000)
Patricia Mazuy
In 1686, Madame de Maintenon, the last wife of King Louis XIV, founded Saint-Cyr, a private school for the daughters of nobles ruined by the preceding decades of war... [More...]
Patricia Mazuy
In 1686, Madame de Maintenon, the last wife of King Louis XIV, founded Saint-Cyr, a private school for the daughters of nobles ruined by the preceding decades of war... [More...]
Sans peur et sans reproche (1988)
Gérard Jugnot
In the late 1400s, King Charles VIII of France sends his armies to Italy to seize the kingdom of Naples. One of the King's most devoted captains is Bellabre, who is looking for an opportunity to redeem himself after being made a laughing stock in a jousting tournament by a common stable hand Pierre Terrail... [More...]
Gérard Jugnot
In the late 1400s, King Charles VIII of France sends his armies to Italy to seize the kingdom of Naples. One of the King's most devoted captains is Bellabre, who is looking for an opportunity to redeem himself after being made a laughing stock in a jousting tournament by a common stable hand Pierre Terrail... [More...]
Le Secret de Mayerling (1949)
Jean Delannoy
In the early hours of 30th January 1889, the Archduke Rudolph, crown prince of Austria, is found dead in his hunting lodge at Mayerling, lying on his bed beside his 17-year-old lover Marie Vetsera... [More...]
Jean Delannoy
In the early hours of 30th January 1889, the Archduke Rudolph, crown prince of Austria, is found dead in his hunting lodge at Mayerling, lying on his bed beside his 17-year-old lover Marie Vetsera... [More...]
Le Secret du Chevalier d'Éon (1959)
Jacqueline Audry
To ensure he inherits his uncle's fortune, Pascal d'Éon, an impoverished nobleman, has no choice but to pass off his newborn daughter, Geneviève, as a son... [More...]
Jacqueline Audry
To ensure he inherits his uncle's fortune, Pascal d'Éon, an impoverished nobleman, has no choice but to pass off his newborn daughter, Geneviève, as a son... [More...]
Shéhérazade (1963)
Pierre Gaspard-Huit
In 809, Charlemagne sends an ambassador, Renaud de Villecroix, to his equal in power, the Caliph of Baghdad, Haroun-al-Raschid, in the hope of forging an alliance... [More...]
Pierre Gaspard-Huit
In 809, Charlemagne sends an ambassador, Renaud de Villecroix, to his equal in power, the Caliph of Baghdad, Haroun-al-Raschid, in the hope of forging an alliance... [More...]
Si Paris nous était conté (1956)
Sacha Guitry
A learned professor of history relates the story of Paris to a group of enthusiastic students, not as a string of dry facts, but as a declaration of love through which various historical characters connected with the city speak for themselves... [More...]
Sacha Guitry
A learned professor of history relates the story of Paris to a group of enthusiastic students, not as a string of dry facts, but as a declaration of love through which various historical characters connected with the city speak for themselves... [More...]
Si Versailles m'était conté (1954)
Sacha Guitry
What tales the château of Versailles could tell us if its walls could speak… From the halcyon days of excess and grandeur under the reign of the "sun king" Louis XIV, to the tragic years of the French Revolution which brought an ignoble end to the French monarchy… From the intrigue of Madame de Montespan to the genius of Molière… So many stories to tell, so many lives to remember...... [More...]
Sacha Guitry
What tales the château of Versailles could tell us if its walls could speak… From the halcyon days of excess and grandeur under the reign of the "sun king" Louis XIV, to the tragic years of the French Revolution which brought an ignoble end to the French monarchy… From the intrigue of Madame de Montespan to the genius of Molière… So many stories to tell, so many lives to remember...... [More...]
Le Souper (1992)
Edouard Molinaro
France, 1815. With Napoleon in exile after his defeat at Waterloo, the Royalists seize the moment and take control of Paris, intending to restore the monarchy... [More...]
Edouard Molinaro
France, 1815. With Napoleon in exile after his defeat at Waterloo, the Royalists seize the moment and take control of Paris, intending to restore the monarchy... [More...]
Sous les yeux d'occident (1936)
Marc Allégret
In Russia during the early 1900s, Razumov is a brilliant student with a dazzling career ahead of him. He has no interest in politics and is unmoved when he learns that the Prime Minister has just been shot dead... [More...]
Marc Allégret
In Russia during the early 1900s, Razumov is a brilliant student with a dazzling career ahead of him. He has no interest in politics and is unmoved when he learns that the Prime Minister has just been shot dead... [More...]
Stavisky (1974)
Alain Resnais
France, 1933. Serge Alexandre is a high-flying businessman who seems to have the Midas touch when it comes to making money... [More...]
Alain Resnais
France, 1933. Serge Alexandre is a high-flying businessman who seems to have the Midas touch when it comes to making money... [More...]
La Symphonie fantastique (1942)
Christian-Jaque
In Paris circa 1825, Hector Berlioz is a reluctant medical student who shows more interest in music than human anatomy. Convinced that his future lies as a composer, the young Berlioz abandons his studies and devotes himself to his musical compositions, encouraged by his friend Antoine Charbonnel... [More...]
Christian-Jaque
In Paris circa 1825, Hector Berlioz is a reluctant medical student who shows more interest in music than human anatomy. Convinced that his future lies as a composer, the young Berlioz abandons his studies and devotes himself to his musical compositions, encouraged by his friend Antoine Charbonnel... [More...]
Tarakanova (1930)
Raymond Bernard
In 1764, the Russian Empress Catherine II is conflicted when she hears the news that her rival Ivan VI is dead and buried... [More...]
Raymond Bernard
In 1764, the Russian Empress Catherine II is conflicted when she hears the news that her rival Ivan VI is dead and buried... [More...]
La Tour, prends garde! (1958)
Georges Lampin
In the mid-17th century, Henri La Tour leads a troupe of travelling actors at the time when France is at war with Austria... [More...]
Georges Lampin
In the mid-17th century, Henri La Tour leads a troupe of travelling actors at the time when France is at war with Austria... [More...]
Le Tournoi dans la cité (1929)
Jean Renoir
France, 1562. Catherine de Medici rules as regent for her son, the 12 year-old Charles IX. Though nominally Catholic, Catherine seeks to maintain peace between the rival Catholic and Protestant factions... [More...]
Jean Renoir
France, 1562. Catherine de Medici rules as regent for her son, the 12 year-old Charles IX. Though nominally Catholic, Catherine seeks to maintain peace between the rival Catholic and Protestant factions... [More...]
La Tragédie impériale (1938)
Marcel L'Herbier
In the years just before the Revolution, Grigori Rasputin is a name that is known throughout Russia. His seemingly miraculous ability to heal the sick has brought him renown across the land, and thousands flock to his door, to receive the touch of the man who has surely been blessed by God... [More...]
Marcel L'Herbier
In the years just before the Revolution, Grigori Rasputin is a name that is known throughout Russia. His seemingly miraculous ability to heal the sick has brought him renown across the land, and thousands flock to his door, to receive the touch of the man who has surely been blessed by God... [More...]
Les Trois mousquetaires [TV] (1959)
Claude Barma
France, 1625. King Louis XIII reigns but it is the Cardinal de Richelieu who governs. As he is reprimanding Athos, Porthos and Aramis after being thrashed by the cardinal's men, Monsieur de Tréville is visited by the young Charles D'Artagnan, who is keen to serve as a musketeer... [More...]
Claude Barma
France, 1625. King Louis XIII reigns but it is the Cardinal de Richelieu who governs. As he is reprimanding Athos, Porthos and Aramis after being thrashed by the cardinal's men, Monsieur de Tréville is visited by the young Charles D'Artagnan, who is keen to serve as a musketeer... [More...]
Les Trois mousquetaires (1921)
Henri Diamant-Berger
1625, France. The young d'Artagnan leaves his home in Gascony and sets out for Paris to fulfil his dream to serve as a musketeer under King Louis XIII... [More...]
Henri Diamant-Berger
1625, France. The young d'Artagnan leaves his home in Gascony and sets out for Paris to fulfil his dream to serve as a musketeer under King Louis XIII... [More...]
Les Trois mousquetaires (1953)
André Hunebelle
Under the reign of Louis XIII, the young Charles d'Artagnan leaves his home village in Gascony and sets out for Paris, determined to fulfil his ambition to become one of the king's musketeers... [More...]
André Hunebelle
Under the reign of Louis XIII, the young Charles d'Artagnan leaves his home village in Gascony and sets out for Paris, determined to fulfil his ambition to become one of the king's musketeers... [More...]