La Révolution française (film)

La Révolution française is a two-part historical drama film released in 1989, commemorating the 200th anniversary of the French Revolution. The film is a joint production between France, Italy, West Germany, and Canada.

The film is divided into two segments:

• La Révolution française: Les Années lumière (The French Revolution: The Years of Light): This segment covers the period from 1789 to 1792, focusing on the initial stages of the Revolution, including the storming of the Bastille, the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, and the Reign of Terror.

• La Révolution française: Les Années terribles (The French Revolution: The Terrible Years): This segment covers the period from 1792 to 1799, depicting the escalating violence of the Reign of Terror, the rise of Robespierre, and the eventual Thermidorian Reaction.

The film features an international cast and aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the complex events and figures of the French Revolution. It is notable for its large scale and its attempt to balance historical accuracy with dramatic storytelling.