The Legends of Paris: A Tale of the 19th Century Artistic Scene
During the turbulent 19th century, a number of brilliant French artists developed the Romantic movement in Paris: writers Victor Hugo, Alexandre Dumas, George Sand, Honoré de Balzac and Charles Baudelaire, painter Eugène Delacroix and composer Hector Berlioz, among others, changed the way of looking at art and created enduring works that have inspired the world to this day.
Cast: Cécile de France
Miniseries
4 episodes
1. The Romantic Revolution (1827-1832)Whilst the upheaval of revolution transforms France, young idealistic romantics in Paris, such as Alexandre Dumas, Victor Hugo, George Sand and Hector Berlioz, among others, dream of a new world through their art.CC49minDec 21, 2024
2. Life As a Novel (1833-1848)The romantics have triumphed: their plays are performed in the theater and their novels fill bookshops whilst concert halls hear the notes of their music.CC46minDec 21, 2024
3. Romantic Twilight (1848-1855)The 1848 revolution shakes the foundations of the monarchy. When Victor Hugo, Alexandre Dumas and George Sand become politically active, the courage of their convictions is tested.CC49minDec 21, 2024
4. The Era of Emancipation (1855-1874)Exiled in Guernsey since October 1855, Victor Hugo finishes his immortal masterpiece, while, in Paris, government censorship and free art are engaged in an unequal battle.CC48minDec 21, 2024
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The Legends of Paris: A Tale of the 19th Century Artistic Scene
During the turbulent 19th century, a number of brilliant French artists developed the Romantic movement in Paris: writers Victor Hugo, Alexandre Dumas, George Sand, Honoré de Balzac and Charles Baudelaire, painter Eugène Delacroix and composer Hector Berlioz, among others, changed the way of looking at art and created enduring works that have inspired the world to this day.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Amélie Harrault
- Created by
- Amélie Harrault
- Cast
- Cécile de France
- Studio
- ARTE, Silex Films
