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ASIN: B0007GP836
Actor:
- Edward Herrmann
- George Ivascu
- Rodica Lazar
- Tomi Cristin
- Phillip Levine
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: A and E Home Video
Creator:
- Alexandru Sterian (Cinematographer)
- Peter Schnall (Cinematographer)
- Mako Kamitsuna (Editor)
- Mark Fason (Editor)
- Beth Dietrich (Producer)
- Hilary Sio (Producer)
- Sandya Viswanathan (Producer)
- Tina Ver (Producer)
- Whitney Johnson (Producer)
- Thomas Emil (Writer)
Director: Doug Shultz
EAN: 9780767078894
Format:
- Closed-captioned
- Color
- DVD
- NTSC
ISBN: 0767078896
Item Dimensions:
- Height: 5.5 inches
- Length: 7.5 inches
- Width: 0.5 inches
- Weight: 0.2 pounds
Label: A&E Home Video
Manufacturer: A&E Home Video
No. Of Discs: 1
Package Dimensions:
- Height: 0.6 inches
- Length: 7.5 inches
- Width: 5.5 inches
- Weight: 0.05 pounds
Product Group: DVD
Publisher: A&E Home Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: Mar 29, 2005
Running Time: 100 minutes
Sales Rank: 3756
Studio: A&E Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: Jan 17, 2005
UPC: 733961718492

Product Description

Examines the issues, people and outcome of the French revolution.
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5 out of 5 stars Another Gem from The History Channel
83 people found this review helpful.
There is a vast amount of information on the French Revolution that can be found in scholarly texts, recreational articles, Internet sites, as well as a large selection of documentaries that have been produced over the years. A great number of these sources are well worth a look at for the serious student as well as the part time historian. Without hesitation, this documentary should be at the top of the list, because it is not only a perfect introduction, but also an extremely well produced and informative film.

The History Channel has produced many well-made and educational documentaries over the years. One would have to admit that their Biography Series is second to none. But they have really out done themselves with The French Revolution, as it covers the numerous causes of this important insurrection, focusing on major personages in the aristocracy, the enlightenment and the key political insurgents, painting excellent portraits of Maximus Robespierre and the mad journalist, Marat, leading to their ironic and bloody ends. The Reign of Terror is depicted particularly well with all its high drama, intrigue and endless flow of blood. Interestingly, these portraits of the major players in the revolution, Robespierre, Danton, Marie Antoinette and Louie the 16th, were all done with such pathos, that I came away from the film feeling real empathy for these people, especially Marie Antoinette. This is the way history, as a subject, should be taught, evoking feelings for the people and the times under study.

The documentary combines images, well-acted scenarios and informative interviews with academics including a compelling narration - it is also very well written, as it is tremendously difficult to cover such a complex event in a short time and do it any justice. If you have any interest in The French Revolution, an event that virtually changed the world, this documentary would be a suitable starting point. It would also be a worthwhile teaching resource for students in the middle years and above.


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5 out of 5 stars Interesting Introduction to the French Revolution
36 people found this review helpful.
I glossed over the French Revolution back in junior high, but was not able to recount much years later. Because I don't have the time to read up on French history, I decided to check out this DVD.

First off, I was very pleased with the information I received from this program. I could easily look up the info from the web in a matter of minutes, but I doubt I could have learned as much as I did from the DVD. Quite simply, the program is done like a story (with visual reenactments) and laced with interviews from scholars. The result is that you're entertained from start to finish, while understanding the conflict and events that are being described.

And what's nice is that although the program isn't too long, it doesn't rush anything: we learn about Louis XVI's rise to the throne, his relationship with Marie Antoinette, and what led to their deaths. Robespierre and Marat's background are also analyzed, as they were both major players in the revolution.

In all, a great DVD to own. I've been watching PBS and History Channel documentaries/programs for some time, and I was pleased that this production was done well. Although I wasn't too educated on the French Revolution before this DVD, I felt that the program was done with detail and accuracy. I definitely recommend it!

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5 out of 5 stars "Let Them Eat Cake"
39 people found this review helpful.
For those that know the famous,and most likely apocryphal, quote attributed to Marie Antoinette and little else about the French Revolution, the History Channel has finally produced an excellent documentary on this seminal event in world history. Enhanced with re-enactments and the usual historian/author commentary, this DVD brings the complex and bloody history of the French Revolution to life in a way that will entice the masses.

The French Revolution is without question one of the most important events of the 18th century if not world history in general. It's ultimately tragic end, culminating in the Reign of Terror and the execution of even it's own outspoken creators ,adds to the drama of what was to be the crowing achievement of the Age of Enlightenment. From Louis VIX and Marie Antoinette to Robespierre and Danton, this documentary covers it all, if not in fine detail, then just enough to motivate the interested viewer to research more on his or her own.

The French Revolution and its effects on the world stage have never been more accessible. This video was entertaining and educational and is recommended for teachers, students, and the amateur historian. Vive la France.

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2 out of 5 stars Lacks any real analysis
43 people found this review helpful.
I watched this film yesterday at a library, and found its lack of depth and analysis to be dumbfounding.

During the first minute, they tell how the revolution began when high bread prices sparked a violent uprising. During the next 99 minutes they narrate the chronological events of increasing violence, using acted scenes, fake blood and sound bytes from "scholars", to give a "play-by-play" summary of the carnage and beheadings, leading up to a mention of Napoleon.

During the last thirty seconds, they surprisingly conclude by saying that the French Revolution was a very good thing, because it inspired China and Vietnam and because Louis was a tyrant. Prior to this little or no mention had been made of Louis' tyranny, although the film had dwelt on his bedroom difficulties in some detail and also mentioned his weight problem a few times.

After watching 90 minutes of bloody scenes, I found the films conclusion that the French Revolution was a good thing to be an incomprehensible non sequitur. I would have liked to have seen some historical analysis to support this conclusion.

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5 out of 5 stars Enjoyed By a 9th Grader
21 people found this review helpful.
Yes, I am a freshman this year in highschool. We are learning about the French Revolution and our book did a very poor job explaining some parts of it specifically what Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI did through out all of this rage going on through out the country. We then watched this video during class. It was very informative and it kept my attention. Amazingly for once I enjoyed a movie we watched it school.

The mix of both commentary, pictures, and re-enactments kept me watching. I am actually on here right now trying to find technical information about this movie because I want to use it as one of my resources for one of our projects.

All-in-All, it was a great movie and if it kept the attention of a highschool freshman, I think anyone will like it!

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5 out of 5 stars A Great Introduction to the French Revolution
13 people found this review helpful.
This documentary essentially narrates and reenacts the events of the French revolution. As we listen to the story, we view paintings, historical documents, actors in period clothing, and shots of the places where certain events took place. It is fast paced and accompanied by gripping music. For those already familiar with the history of the French Revolution, it might be a little disappointing as it is not very in depth and there is little analysis. However, as an introduction to the subject, it serves its purpose well.

The documentary emphasizes both the bloodiness and the radical nature of the event. Up until this point, France was a hierarchal society in which the privileged few lived extremely well and the masses lived in poverty. People accepted this situation, more or less, because they believed that this hierarchy was natural and sanctioned by God. However, the Enlightenment challenged all these ideas by asserting that all men (they weren't so sure about women) had the same moral rights. By this reasoning, one could no longer justify the great privilege of a small minority and the poverty and starvation of the masses. Many looked on at what was happening in France with horror; they saw a world turned upside down as the brutish, ignorant under classes slaughtered their king and queen, aristocracy and clergy. For many, this seemed anything but "natural" and "just."

The great irony of the revolutionary project was that violence was the means to bringing about a more just society. In fact, towards the end of the revolution, Robespierre called for the return of virtue through violence. As Lynn Hunt says, one of the most important questions posed by the revolution is: how much violence is justified when fighting for changes that you believe are right?

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4 out of 5 stars Surprisingly good overview
9 people found this review helpful.
I purchased this item for use in a college survey course on Western Civilization not expecting much from it, and was pleasantly surprised. It takes a complex subject and renders it thoroughly understandable. My only major complaint would be that it does not discuss very much the impact the Revolution had on the Catholic Church in France (the Civil Constitution of the Clergy). But for the money, I don't think anyone wanting to learn the basics of the French Revolution can do any better, unless they actually go to the trouble to read a book about it.

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5 out of 5 stars puts it altogether!
7 people found this review helpful.
I had a lot of hazy details about the French revolution, but no real understanding of the big picture and the roles various famous people played in it. Nor did I completely understand the transition from king to Revolution to tribunal to Napoleon. This production puts it altogether in a very informative yet most entertaining way. It made the events and people seem as real as when I viewed (at the Conciergerie) the long list of those guillotined in Paris during the various Terrors. This dvd would be a wonderful introduction to the times for a class or for the casual reader of history.

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5 out of 5 stars Learning about the French Revolution
9 people found this review helpful.
I found The French Revolution (History Channel) DVD to be very informative and interesting. This is a period of history that is difficult to understand, but this DVD helped me gain an understanding of how people can change circumstances and how circumstances can change people. I enjoyed the DVD and learned a lot.

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4 out of 5 stars Information packed documentary!
4 people found this review helpful.
I have nothing to add to the other reviews. This is an awesome documentary, extremely "entertaining". Professors' opinions were subjective however. For more in depth, grab a couple of books. But what i really liked about the documentary was the narrator's clear voice. I was wondering if the history channel ever followed up (Napoleon et al) using the same narrator? PBS's Empires-Napoleon is alright, but the narrator is not as enthusiastic, and plus im looking at a wider context, not just Napoleon's history. I know he shaped France in specific, Europe in semi-general, and the world in general, but i would still like to take off where this one left off. if anybody knows, plz list it in the page's forum or something. Thank you.
If you want to learn about the French Revolution, and do not have time -or just too lazy- to read, get this. You will enjoy it immensly.

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