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Romantics of Paris (2/4)A Life Like a Novel (1833-1848)

46 min

Available until 18/07/2025

1833-1848: The romantics have triumphed. Their plays are performed in the theatre and their novels fill bookshops whilst concert halls hear the notes of their music. While Hugo is elected to the prestigious Académie Française and Dumas inaugurates his theatre, Balzac is occupied with his great work ‘The Human Comedy’.

Director

Amélie Harrault

Author

  • Valérie Loiseleux

  • Céline Ronté

Producer

Silex Films

Commentary

Cécile de France

Country

France

Year

2024

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