The Legends of Paris (Season 1)

  • Poster for The Romantic Revolution (1827-1832)

    The Romantic Revolution (1827-1832) (Episode 1)

    Air date: 2024-12-21

    Runtime: 49 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for Life As a Novel (1833-1848)

    Life As a Novel (1833-1848) (Episode 2)

    Air date: 2024-12-21

    Runtime: 46 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for Romantic Twilight (1848-1855)

    Romantic Twilight (1848-1855) (Episode 3)

    Air date: 2024-12-21

    Runtime: 49 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for The Era of Emancipation (1855-1874)

    The Era of Emancipation (1855-1874) (Episode 4)

    Air date: 2024-12-21

    Runtime: 48 min

    Overview: 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

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