Looking For Some Good Movies About or Set During the French Revolution

[romantico]

Besides BARRY LYNDON, THE AFFAIR OF THE NECKLACE and THE SCARLET PIMPERNELL, can anyone suggest some good movies that take place during the French Revolution?

[bikebloke]

1. Danton

With Gerard Depardieu. I haven't seen it yet, but it sits in my Netflix queue.

[LynneSin]

2. I love Sofia Coppola's "Marie Antoinette"

She has this style to her movie making either you love it or you hate it. With her "Marie Antoinette", it doesn't seem like a scripted movie but instead you're privy to behind the scenes of the Antoinette and her husband's reign. You see how she grew from a very young austria girl forced into an arranged marriage to be the Queen of France (and married to a husband who doesn't have a clue about sex).

I love how Coppola manages to blend the typical classical music of the era with 80's pop classic. The scene where Marie and her gals were trying on clothes was set to Bow Wow Wow's "I Love Candy" and it was classic.

[ohiosmith]

3. A Tale of Two Cities (1935).

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[LynneSin]

4. As oppose to the porn version known as "A tale of two titties"

:hide:

[ohiosmith]

5. HEY! I'm being serious here!

:spank:

[LynneSin]

7. Wow, when did you wake up with that realization??!!

You know we :loveya: for the most part :D

[Bucky]

9. Why is porn automatically considered NOT to be a serious matter?

By the way, I believe it's spelled "A Tail of Two Titties" just in case you decide to IMDB it.

[LynneSin]

12. Not exactly like I watch this kind of stuff

It's just one of the commonly known Porn Name spoofs on a classic piece of English Literature.

[Gabi Hayes]

20. Gertrude?

[kentauros]

6. History of the World, Part I

has a section on it :D

[Yavin4]

8. "It's Good to be the King"

"Sir, the peasants are revolting."

"You said it. They stink on ice."

[Howler]

10. Brotherhood of the Wolf.

Great flick

[romantico]

11. Thanks!

Thanks for the suggestions. I've seen some documentaries on Napoleon and Marie Antoinette that I've really enjoyed so I am looking forward to some of the suggestions. Many thanks!

[Howler]

17. I think you will like it.

This movie is based on a true story.
Its kind of a werewolf thing but not......

This is about the movie and the true story it is based on

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brotherhood_of_the_Wolf

[CBGLuthier]

13. The Duellists

Ridley Scott's first feature film starring Keith Carradine and Harvey Keitel is a very good film.

[freshwest]

14. Les Miserables, the Count of Monte Christo, the 3 Musketeers or the Man in the Iron Mask?

Not exactly 'about' the French Revolution. Similar themes, maybe.

Michael York played in 'The Three Musketeers' which favored royals, Richard Chamberlain played in' The Man in the Iron Mask' which was a story of royal intrigue and got stuck in the Bastille. A lot of dramas were set around the Bastille and prisoners.

Gérard Depardieu was in prison in 'The Count of Monte Christo.' So was Liam Neeson was in 'Les Miserables' and is reminiscent of the Count of Monte Christo. My time frames may be off, though.

Hope those help with your search.

[romantico]

15. Thanks

Thanks again. Another one I saw recently that I enjoyed was a film called SCARAMOUCHE.I loved the silent film of Napoleon and have a small list already of some films to check out. I've heard from friends that BROTHERHOOD OF THE WOLF is a very good film. Thanks!

[PassingFair]

16. "Start the Revolution Without Me"

Everything I know about the French Revolution, I owe
to this movie.

Donald Sutherland and Gene Wilder as the D'Assisi Brothers.

:rofl:

I STILL laugh about it sometimes, and I first saw it as a kid.

[Gabi Hayes]

18. la nuit de varennes

from Roger Ebert's review



"La Nuit de Varennes" begins with an intriguing notion. What if a group of travelers were journeying by coach along the exact route being taken by Louis XVI in his attempt to escape from France? What if their paths crossed? And what if the travelers represented a Who's Who of second-rank nobility, intellectuals and notorious celebrities? What if, indeed, they included Casanova, that aging rake; Tom Paine, the radical American pamphleteer; Restif de la Bretonne, the first pornographer; and a countess from the king's household?

I liked it more than he did, but the cast (except Harvey Keitel), especially Mastroianni, was so wonderful, it made up for some of the weaknesses.

more from Ebert:


"The way Mastroianni projects Casanova's weariness, wisdom and infinite sadness is very touching. His performance deserves a footnote in film history as a variant of the Casanova he might have given us in "Fellini Casanova" (1977), if Fellini had not at the last moment decided to cast Donald Sutherland instead of Mastroianni."
http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/19830331/REVIEWS/303310301/1023

[romantico]

19. This sounds

This sounds really good. I can not find it on Netflix. I even tried Amazon(sometimes I find a used copy is about the price of a rental) and nothing but the PAL version. Argh!

[Gabi Hayes]

21. I just requested it via my Interlibrary Loan desk. it's available at nine

libraries worldwide, all of them at universities

they put in the request, and I've never had one turned down, including from other university libraries

check with your library

[TuxedoKat]

26. I saw one in France years ago

in French, of course. I've been trying to find out the title. It was black and white, probably from the '40s. My friend (from France) watching it with me told me the lead actress committed suicide.

[sarge43]

22. Dangerous Liaisons n/t

[hobbit709]

23. The Corsican Brothers

[Aristus]

24. Barry Lyndon is set during the Seven Years' War, not the French Revolution.

Just sayin...

[AtomicKitten]

25. Perfume was set in 18th century France.

Really good movie!

---> http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/perfume_the_story_of_a_murderer/

[Howler]

27. OHHHHHHH!

I read the book and saw this movie! Oh yeah this is a killer flick!
Yay! AtomicKitten!

[sarge43]

28. +1

[Howler]

29. Another really good Movie is. set around the French revolution is

Quills.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0180073/usercomments?start=160

The most brilliant aspect of Phillip Kauffmans film is how faithful he remains, not only to the screenplay by Doug Wright, but to the era and indeed, most amazingly, the subtle way he captures the very essence of Dessad's work. The film plays out in episodes, which at first feels somewhat disconnected, then gradually binds together, forming what is in fact, a version of one of the Marquis works, or something approximating it. The film is gloriously made-stunning costumes, art direction, interesting cinematography, fine performances, especially from Kate Winslet and Joaquin Pheonix, as well as another robust turn by the always impressive Geoffrey Rush. For those looking towards this film as a history lesson, it is not. For those looking towards it as a vision of French culture in the late 18th, early 19th century, it could be, to a degree. No, what this film is, essentially, is a story of some very twisted individuals, a film which even begs the viewer to decide for themselves, at what point do you say someone has crossed the line?But, more importantly, how much would you enjoy crossing that line yourself?

[AtomicKitten]

30. I loves me some Geoffrey Rush. Great movie!

[Howler]

31. I love Geoffrey Rush too.

I know alot of my girlfriends cannot fathom that I find Rush a seriously sexy beast.But I do.Even when he played the Gay adviser/protector of the Queen in "Elizabeth" He totally made my toes sweat.LOL! There is something very charismatic about Geoffrey.
When I want Beauty I go for Depp but when I want Sexy... Rush all the way.:hi:

[AngryAmish]

32. The French Connection

[valerief]

33. Jefferson in Paris, 1995, Scarmouche, 1952, Lady Oscar, 1979

History of the World: Part 1 includes French Revolution scene.

Madame DeFarge: We are so poor, we do not even have a language! Just this stupid accent!
Fellow Revolutionist: She's right, she's right! We all talk like Maurice Chevalier!
*impersonates the Chevalier laugh*
Fellow Revolutionist: Au-haw-haw.
Crowd: Au-haw-haw.

Lady Oscar (1979)
Oscar François de Jarjayes was born female, but her father who longed for a son and a heir insisted she be raised as a boy, alongside, Andre Grandier, the grandson of her nanny. When Oscar matures into an adult she is selected to be captain of the guards at the Palace of Versailles under King Louis XVI and Marie Antonette. Oscar soon learns the problems of the monarchy and the plight of the poor which will eventually lead to the French Revolution. She also finds herself torn between her true love for the independent, but lower-class Andre and her duties as a member of aristocracy and a trusted subject of the King and Queen.