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Danton
(Danton)A film by Andrzej Wajda
- Genre : History
- Duration : 136 min
- With Gérard Depardieu, Wojtek Pszoniak, Marek Kondrat, Anne Alvaro, Alain Mace, More...
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Andrzej Wajda chose to depict the dread winter of the French Revolution. In September 1793, the committee of Public Safety set up by Robespierre, instigates the Reign of Terror. The spread of famine spurs revolt and heads start to roll. Danton returns to Paris and challenges Robespierre. The clash between the two strong tempered men and their irreconcilable policies is enhanced by Gérard Depardieu and Wojciech Pszoniak's remarkable performances. César Award for Best Director
Prix Louis Delluc
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From Mayerling to Sarajevo
(De Mayerling à Sarajevo)A film by Max Ophuls
- Genre : History
- Duration : 95 min
- With Edwige Feuillère, John Lodge, Aimé Clariond, Jean Worms, Jean Debucourt, More...
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On January 30,1889, in Mayerling, Marie Vetsera and Archduke Rudolph, the only son of the Emperor of Austria, are found dead. François-Ferdinand, the Emperor's nephew and now heir to the throne is a committed liberal, which causes frequent rows with his uncle. The heir falls in love with Sophie, a young Czech countess. Although the Emperor is reluctant at first, he finally consents to their marriage if they agree that their children will not succeed him as Emperor. On June 28, 1914, an anarchist assassinates the couple in Sarajevo. - More info Marketing materials Request for information
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Fabiola
(Fabiola - 1ère époque - Mirage de Rome)A film by Alessandro Blasetti
- Genre : History
- Duration : 112 min
- With Michèle Morgan, Henri Vidal, Michel Simon, Louis Salou, Elisa Cegani, More...
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In Rome during the Antiquity, Fabiola, the daughter of a Senator, falls in love with Rhual, a gladiator. The Senator's assassination sets the stage for the Romans' persecution of the Christians. Rhual, who must arrest and march the Christians to their place of execution, rises up against the oppression of the innocent. He wins Fabiola to his cause. They now share the mortal danger threatening the Christians. - More info Marketing materials Request for information
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Guy de Maupassant
(Guy de Maupassant)A film by Michel Drach
- Genre : History
- Duration : 131 min
- With Claude Brasseur, Jean Carmet, Miou-Miou, Simone Signoret, Véronique Genest, More...
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1891, the writer is at the zenith of his fame. The wittiest man about town, he is sought after by every fashionable circles and coveted by all the women. But disaster looms; he is unable to finish his novel "L'Angelus"; when he is struck down by a mortal disease, he recalls his childhood memories: the beginning of his literary career, and his passion for women. - More info Marketing materials Request for information
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Lost Illusions
(Illusions perdues)A film by Xavier Giannoli
- Genre : History
- Duration : 150 min
- With Benjamin Voisin, Cécile de France, Vincent Lacoste, Xavier Dolan, Salomé Dewaels, More...
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Lucien is a young unknown poet in 19th century France. He has great hopes and wants to forge his destiny. He leaves the family printing house in his native province to try his luck in Paris on the arm of his patroness of the arts. Quickly left to fend for himself in this fabulous town, the young man will discover what goes on behind the scenes in this world devoted to the law of profit and pretense. A human comedy where everything can be bought or sold, literary success like the press, politics like sentiments, reputations like souls. - More info Marketing materials Request for information
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The Messenger: the Story of Joan of Arc
(Jeanne d'Arc)A film by Luc Besson
- Genre : History
- Duration : 160 min
- With Milla Jovovich, John Malkovich, Faye Dunaway, Dustin Hoffman, Pascal Greggory, More...
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Joan is but a child when her sister is raped and murdered before her very eyes during the sack of their village by the English Army. From then on, religion and prayer are her only solace. When she reaches womanhood, Joan believes that God speaks to her, urging her to lead an army that will chase out the invaders and bring peace to the land. Her resolve overcomes the initial disbelief of her friends and family. - More info Marketing materials Request for information
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Adorable Sinner
(Katia)A film by Robert Siodmak
- Genre : History
- Duration : 93 min
- With Romy Schneider, Curd Jurgens, Pierre Blanchar, Antoine Balpetré, Monique Melinand, More...
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Czar Alexander II meets a schoolgirl called Katia. Realizing that he loves her, he attempts to push her away but to no avail. She becomes his mistress. With Katia's help, Alexander is working on a liberal constitution. However, his proposed reforms antagonize the rich without pacifying the rebels opposing his regime. The Empress dies and the Czar can finally marry Katia. His coronation gift to her will be the proclamation of the new constitution. But on the eve of his coronation, Alexander is assassinated. - More info Marketing materials Request for information
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L'affaire des poisons
(L'affaire des poisons)A film by Henri Decoin
- Genre : History
- Duration : 103 min
- With Danielle Darrieux, Viviane Romance, Paul Meurisse, Anne Vernon, Renaud Mary, More...
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Paris, 1676, Madame de Montespan, the mistress of the Sun King, fears she'll lose his affections to youthful Mademoiselle de Fontanges. Madame de Montespan with help from well-known medium La Voisin poisons her young rival. La Voisin and Mademoiselle Desoeillets, Mme de Montespan lady's maid, are arrested and sentenced to death. Madame de Montespan promises to save the medium's life in exchange for her silence. But La Voisin's gullibility causes her downfall while innocent Mademoiselle Desoeillets is saved in the nick of time. - More info Marketing materials Request for information
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L'horizon
(L'horizon)A film by Jacques Rouffio
- Genre : History
- Duration : 90 min
- With Jacques Perrin, Macha Méril, René Dary, Monique Melinand, Steve Gadler, More...
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In 1917, Antonin, young injured soldier, returns at his home. He met up with Elisa, young widow with whom he falls in love. Elisa tries to convince him not to return to the forehead after her convalescence. - More info Marketing materials Request for information
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Moot doi wong hau
(La derniere impératrice)A film by Chen Jia Lin
- Genre : History
- Duration : 106 min
- With Pan Hong, Zhu Yin, Fu Yiwei, Jian Wen
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The tragic fate of the wife of the last Emperor of China. Humiliated by her husband, Wangrong becomes an opium addict and her bodyguard's mistress. She gives birth to a stillborn child, but she is not told of the child's death nor of her lover's execution. When she learns the truth, Wangrong goes mad. - More info Marketing materials Request for information
