The Legends of Paris: A Tale of the 19th Century Artistic Scene
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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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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.
1The Romantic Revolution (1827-1832)21 Dec 2024 · 49mWhilst 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.
2Life As a Novel (1833-1848)21 Dec 2024 · 46mThe romantics have triumphed: their plays are performed in the theater and their novels fill bookshops whilst concert halls hear the notes of their music.
3Romantic Twilight (1848-1855)21 Dec 2024 · 49mThe 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.
4The Era of Emancipation (1855-1874)21 Dec 2024 · 48mExiled 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.
Details
- Created by
- Amélie Harrault
- First aired
- 21 Dec 2024
- Last aired
- 21 Dec 2024
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- French
- Network
- ARTE
- Episodes
- 4
- Votes
- 3 on TMDB
Cast
Cécile de FranceSelf - Narrator (voice)
