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Release Year: 2018
Alternative Title: El emperador de París, Vidocq - Herrscher der Unterwelt, Párizs császára, Paryziaus imperatorius, Wladca Paryza, Видок: Император Парижа, The Emperor of Paris
Director: Jean-François Richet
Writer: Jean-François Richet, Éric Besnard
L'Empereur de Paris is a 2018 French historical adventure film directed by Jean-François Richet. The movie is based on the true story of François Vidocq, a notorious criminal turned detective who founded the first detective agency in France.
Set against the backdrop of early 19th century Paris, the film delves into the life and times of Vidocq, offering a glimpse into the city's corrupt underbelly and the power struggles that defined the era.
While the available plot descriptions are limited, they provide enough context to understand the basic narrative of L'Empereur de Paris. The movie is centered around Vidocq's transformation from a convicted criminal to an influential figure in the French police force, touching upon themes of redemption and the blurred lines between morality and crime.
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