The French Revolution
The French Revolution

The French Revolution (1989)

"French Revolution"

10.0 (1 votes)
1 Season
October 25, 1989
French
Drama War & Politics

Synopsis

A history of the French Revolution from the decision of the king to convene the Etats-Generaux in 1789 in order to deal with France's debt problem. The first part of the movie tells the story from 1789 until August 10, 1792 (when the King Louis XVI lost all his authority and was put in prison). The second part carries the story through the end of the terror in 1794, including the deaths by guillotine of Louis XVI, Marie-Antoinette, Danton, and Desmoulins.

Network

France 2

Episodes

Episodes

The Years of Light
E1

The Years of Light

Oct 25, 1989
166 min

The first part focuses on the events of the early days of the French Revolution.

The Years of Terror
E2

The Years of Terror

Nov 1, 1989
154 min

The second part focuses on the aftermath of the 10 August Insurrection and the Reign of Terror.

Cast

Details

Original Title

La Révolution française

Status

Returning Series

Seasons

1

Episodes

2

Production

France 2, Les Films Ariane