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The French Revolutionary Wars (French: Guerres de la Révolution française) were a series of sweeping military conflicts resulting from the French Revolution that lasted from 1792 until 1802. They pitted France against Great Britain , Austria , Prussia , Russia , and several other countries.
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List of films set during the French Revolution and French...
- List of films set during the French Revolution and French ...
Below is an incomplete list of feature films, television films or TV series which include events of the French Revolution and French Revolutionary Wars. This list does not include documentaries, short films.
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List of films set during the French Revolution and French Revolutionary Wars.
- 15 The Affair of The Necklace
- 14 The Visitors: Bastille Day
- 13 One Nation, One King
- 12 The Scarlet Pimpernel
- 11 The French Revolution
- 10 The Lady and The Duke
- 9 Napoléon
- 8 Saint-Just and The Force of Things
- 7 History of The World, Part 1
The Story Of The Necklace That Led To The French Revolution
1. Stream now on Kanopy The “Affair of the Necklace” is one of those events that historians have pinpointed as leading to a gradual disillusionment between Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. The film of the same name is a gorgeous one, with all the trappings that are typically associated with costume dramas. Where it is a bit unusual is in its casting of Hilary Swank as Jeanne, a notorious thief, given that she had never appeared in a costume drama (which has its own stylistic requirements). Cri...
The Third Movie In The Les Visiteurs Film Series
1. Rent now on Apple TV & Prime Video When thinking about French Revolution movies, images of rich nobles beheaded by the guillotine, angry mobs wearing their tri-colored cockades while fighting for justice, or major events like the Storming of the Bastille come to mind. The Visitors: Bastille Day (Les Visiteurs: La Révolution) is the rare movie that can find humor in such a tumultuous period. Heads may roll, but it was still lauded for being funny. It is also the third installment of the Les...
One Of The More Historically Accurate French Revolution Movies
1. Strem now on Roku & Vudu This French film directed by Pierre Schoeller shows three of the most important scenes of the Revolution: the Storming of the Bastille, the Women’s March on Versailles, and the execution of King Louis XVI. It also manages to depict the evolution of the government bodies, from the Estates-General through the National Constituent Assembly up to the National Assembly, giving time to different Revolutionary leaders such as Danton, Marat, and Robespierre. This film can...
A Movie About A Man Trying To Save Those Persecuted During The Revolution
1. Stream now on Max In some ways, the 1930s was a golden age for adventure films, when various studios were trying to push out as many of these swashbuckling films as possible. This story, about an English aristocrat who adopts a different identity to help save those being persecuted by the Revolution, is a perfect fit. The characters are perfectly cast and, while it might lack some of the adrenaline of more modern movies about the French Revolution, it’s still a lovely film from a bygone er...
A Six-Hour Epic Telling Of The Entire French Revolution
1. Rent now on Prime Video So much happened that most movies about the French Revolution fail to capture the scope. This movie (originally titled La Révolution française) was made to commemorate the bicentennial of the Revolution. It was divided into two parts: Years of Hope (les Années lumière) and Years of Rage (les Années terribles). It captures everything from the beginning, remaining true to history while letting the characters have a chance to feel like real people. This is the only mov...
One Of The More Violent French Revolution Movies
1. Not available to stream While violence lurks just off the screen in many French Revolution movies, this one takes a few risks by showing the violence that the Terror perpetrated against the enemies of the Revolution. It was sharply criticized by many in France. However, it is a well-constructed film, and the narrative is full of suspense as the main character, an Englishwoman caught up in the Revolution, must try to stay alive. The movie shows more violence than other French Revolution fil...
A SIlent Era French Revolution Masterpiece
1. Not available to stream This silent film written, directed, and produced by Abel Gance is one of the masterpieces of early cinema and stands up well with most modern French Revolution movies. It follows Napoléon Bonaparte from his early military training through major events of his career, such as his victory at the Siege of Toulon, his early romance with Joséphine, and his control of the army in the wars with Italy. The movie was restored to its original glory in 1981, a second time in 20...
A Forgotten French Revolution Movie
1. Not available to stream Saint-Just and the Force of Things is a movie about the French Revolution that has all but been forgotten. Directed by Pierre Cardinal, Saint-Just and the Force of Things follows the Jacobin leader Louis Antoine de Saint-Just (Patrice Alexsandre), who was Robespierre’s friend during the Reign of Terror. In the movie, Alexsandre portrays the titular hero as an erudite and impassioned radicalwho tries to reshape his nation. It all finally comes to an end with his exec...
Mel Brooks Spoofs The French Revolution
1. Rent now on Apple TV Mel Brooks’ send-up of the historical drama is a great comedy movie about the French Revolution. Brooks, of course, has always had an eye for finding those things that make seemingly serious genres (horror, epic, western) unintentionally hilarious. While the Revolution only takes up a part of this film, it’s memorable in large part because Mel Brooks himself portrays the hapless Louis XVI. It’s a truly glorious spoof of the costume drama. It also remains a cult classic...
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- Napoleon (1927) Taking the number one spot is the silent film classic, Napoleon, which follows the man of its namesake. Written and directed by the incomparable Abel Gance, Napoleon from 1927 is a masterpiece of its time.
- The French Revolution (1989) It's fitting that a movie titled The French Revolution would be on a list about the French Revolution. This movie is so massive in scale that it’s a wonder its gone unrecognized for so many years.
- Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001) Brotherhood of the Wolf is the only horror movie on this list, but it’s also one of the best French horror movies ever made.
- The Scarlet Pimpernel (1934) The 30s were a great period for action and adventure films, and The Scarlet Pimpernel from 1934 can perhaps be seen as a precursor to later MCU and other superhero films.
Aug 25, 2023 · The French Revolutionary Wars (1792-1802) were a series of conflicts that arose from the tensions surrounding the French Revolution (1789-1799). The wars were fought between Revolutionary France and several European powers, most notably Austria, Prussia, Russia, Spain, and Great Britain .
Sep 9, 2020 · By Philip Etemesi. Published Sep 9, 2020. Link copied to clipboard. The French Revolution is one of the most popular eras in history when it comes to storytelling. Lasting from 1789 to the late 1790s, it was characterized by French citizens redesigning their nation's politics and kicking out age-old institutions like absolute monarchies.
