La nuit de Varennes (1982)
Année de sortie: 1982
Alternative Title: La noche de Varennes, De nacht van Varennes, A Noite de Varennes, Casanova E a Revolução, Den nye verden
Réalisateur: Ettore Scola
Writer: Sergio Amidei, Ettore Scola
Production & Genre
Producteur: Producer: Renzo Rossellini
Sociétés: Gaumont, Opera Film Produzione
Genre: Historical Film
Budget: N/A
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Mots-clés
Mots-clés: revolution, french revolution, royal family, stagecoach, 18th century, costume drama, aristocracy, escape attempt
Histoire
The film 'La nuit de Varennes' (1982), directed by Ettore Scola, primarily focuses on a single night's events during the French Revolution. The story unfolds on June 20-21, 1791, when King Louis XVI and his family attempt to flee France secretly under the guise of a fishing trip, aiming to reach the border of Belgium. The narrative follows their journey through Varennes, where they are recognized by a local innkeeper who had seen the king's portrait. This leads to their eventual capture.
Résumé
Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, 'La nuit de Varennes' offers a historical snapshot of the tension and upheaval during this pivotal period in France's history. The film is based on the true story of Louis XVI's failed attempt to escape his captors and flee with his family. Ettore Scola captures the political climate and its impact on the royal family, exploring themes of powerlessness, deceit, and the inevitable march of historical change.
