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La nuit de Varennes (1982)
Release Year: 1982
Nation: N/A
Alternative Title: La noche de Varennes, De nacht van Varennes, A Noite de Varennes, Casanova E a Revolução, Den nye verden, Hyvää yötä, majesteetti, Natten i Varennes, That Night in Varennes, I nyhta tis Varennes, A postakocsi, Il mondo nuovo, De nacht van Varennes, Noc w Varennes, Noaptea de la Varennes, Ночь Варенны, Varennes Gecesi, The Night of Varennes, Flucht nach Varennes
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
Production & Genre
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Genre: Historical Film
Story
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.
Summary
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.
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