87
ExcellentGoodWatch scoreSummary
This French TV series from the 1950s and 60s explored historical events using dramatic reenactments, bringing history to life for its viewers.
Good for
- Family movie night
- Teens
- Drop-in friendly
Skip it if
- You want something to laugh at
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 84GoodWatch 87
IMDb8.4
First aired
1957
September 14, 1957
Ended 1966
Genre
DocumentaryLanguage
French
Original language
Made in
France
Rated
No age rating yet.
Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
What's in it
- ViolenceMild
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesMild
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFamily Movie NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids.
Directing · 1
- Stellio Lorenzi Director
Writing · 2
- Alain Decaux Writer, Creator
- André Castelot Writer
Other crew · 1
- Michelle Podroznik Scenario Writer
The camera explores time episodes
9 seasons · 38 episodes
Episodes
- S1 E16 L'assassinat du duc de Guise, 7.6
- S1 E18 Les Templiers, 8.4
- S1 E26 L'affaire Calas, 9.2
- S1 E27 La conspiration du général Malet, 7.4
- S1 E34 La terreur et la vertu - Première partie: Danton, 8.3
- S1 E35 La terreur et la vertu - Deuxième partie: Robespierre, 8.3
- S2 E1 La mort de Marie-Antoinette, 8.0
- S9 E1 Les Cathares - La croisade, 8.5
- S9 E2 Les Cathares - L'inquisition, 8.8
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