Lost Illusions (
2021) | IMDb:
7.4
Lucien de Rubempré, a young, lower-class poet, leaves his family's printing house for Paris. Soon, he learns the dark side of the arts business as he tries to stay true to his dreams.
Starring:
Benjamin Voisin
,
Cécile de France
,
Vincent Lacoste
,
Xavier Dolan
,
Salomé Dewaels
,
Jeanne Balibar
Directed by:
Xavier Giannoli
Brotherhood of the Wolf (
2001) | IMDb:
7
In 18th century France, the Chevalier de Fronsac and his Native American friend Mani are sent by the King to the Gevaudan province to investigate the killings of hundreds by a mysterious beast.
Starring:
Samuel Le Bihan
,
Vincent Cassel
,
Émilie Dequenne
,
Monica Bellucci
,
Jérémie Renier
,
Mark Dacascos
On Guard (
1997) | IMDb:
6.9
France, 17th century, during the reign of Louis XIII. When a dear friend, the Duke of Nevers, is treacherously assassinated by a powerful relative, a skilled swordsman, the noble Henri de Lagardère, seeks his rightful vengeance as he tries to protect the innocent life of the duke's last heir.
Starring:
Daniel Auteuil
,
Fabrice Luchini
,
Vincent Perez
,
Marie Gillain
,
Yann Collette
,
Jean-François Stévenin
The French Revolution (
1989) | IMDb:
7.6
A history of the French Revolution beginning from the decision of the king to convene the Etats-Generaux in 1789 in order to deal with France's debt problem. Part one spans the event until August 10, 1792 (when the King Louis XVI lost all authority and was imprisoned). Part two carries the story through the end of the terror in 1794.
Starring:
Klaus Maria Brandauer
,
François Cluzet
,
Marie Bunel
,
Jane Seymour
,
Jean-François Balmer
,
Andrzej Seweryn