The Legends of Paris: A Tale of the 19th Century Artistic Scene
49min

Documentary

Animation

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.

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ARTE

Silex Films

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Cast

1. The Romantic Revolution (1827-1832)

49min

21st Dec 2024

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.

2. Life As a Novel (1833-1848)

46min

21st Dec 2024

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.

3. Romantic Twilight (1848-1855)

49min

21st Dec 2024

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.

4. The Era of Emancipation (1855-1874)

48min

21st Dec 2024

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.

The Legends of Paris: A Tale of the 19th Century Artistic Scene
49min

Production Companies

Episodes

Cast

1. The Romantic Revolution (1827-1832)

2. Life As a Novel (1833-1848)

3. Romantic Twilight (1848-1855)

4. The Era of Emancipation (1855-1874)

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The Legends of Paris: A Tale of the 19th Century Artistic Scene 49min

Production Companies

Episodes

Cast

1. The Romantic Revolution (1827-1832)

2. Life As a Novel (1833-1848)

3. Romantic Twilight (1848-1855)

4. The Era of Emancipation (1855-1874)

First air date

Last air date

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Type

Original language

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The Legends of Paris: A Tale of the 19th Century Artistic Scene
49min