The French Revolution
The story of the fall of the world's most glorious, most powerful and most ancient monarchy - and of the people's revolt that tore apart a nation and continent balanced between hope and war, told as it takes place - live, with immediacy - through the eyes and voices of those who bore witness and took part in the French Revolution: politicians, journalists, citizens.
- 2020-2020
- 1 season
- CuriosityStream
- Documentary, Drama
The story of the fall of the world's most glorious, most powerful and most ancient monarchy - and of the people's revolt that tore apart a nation and continent balanced between hope and war, told as it takes place - live, with immediacy - through the eyes and voices of those who bore witness and took part in the French Revolution: politicians, journalists, citizens.
Season 1 Episode Guide
2 Episodes 2020
Episode 1
Entre peur et espérance (1789-1791)
Wed, Jul 8, 2020 57 mins
On July 14th 1789, the people of Paris and the newly formed National Guard resist the royal troops, forcing the King to surrender and renounce his absolute power. In November 1790, France is on the brink of a civil. The people are stunned when the King and the royal family are arrested and the monarchy itself is called into question. A few months later, in June 1791, when Parisian families come to demonstrate, the National Guard open fire on the crowd. It is the turning point of the Revolution.
Episode 2
De l'ardeur à l'effroi (1792-1795)
Wed, Jul 8, 2020 59 mins
After the Battle of Valmy, in September 1792, the National Convention officially abolishes the monarchy. Along with the majority of deputies, Robespierre, Danton and Marat vote for the death of King Louis XVI. The news of his execution echoes throughout Europe. A revolutionary tribunal is set up and becomes the driver of the Reign of Terror. The Revolution would gradually crush all its heroes. Robespierre and many others end up on the gallows. By July 1794, the political life returns to normal.