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The French Revolution poster

The French Revolution (1989)

5h 35m 1989 United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, Canada

The narrative unfolds with King Louis XVI’s choice to summon the Etats-Generaux in 1789 to address France's financial crisis. The first segment covers events up until August 10, 1792, when the king’s power crumbles, leading to his imprisonment. The second part continues the tale through the conclusion of the Reign of Terror in 1794, capturing the tumultuous and transformative moments of the French Revolution.

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