1789 : Les Amants de la Bastille
Synopsis
In the spring of 1789, France is devastated by famine. The French people begin to rise in unrest against the ruling French king Louis XVI. Ronan, a young peasant, leads a revolt marching to Paris, where he encounters Olympe, an assistant governess of the children of Marie Antoinette of Austria. The two fall in love during the tumultuous stirrings of the French Revolution, their romance playing out amid encounters with major Revolutionary figures such as Georges Jacques Danton, Maximilien de Robespierre and Camille Desmoulins. After they are separated, Ronan and Olympe find each other again on 14 July 1789 in the course of the assault on the Bastille prison— an encounter that seals their destiny even as a new era begins.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Paris
Festival / Special Debut
November 5, 2013
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Myron Jung
- Screenplay & Story
- Dove Attia
- Original Score
- Rod Janois, Dove Attia
- Original Title
- 1789 : Les Amants de la Bastille
- Country of Origin
- France, South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Studios
- NTCA Productions, 9ers Entertainment, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Myron Jung
Dove Attia
Rod Janois, Dove Attia
Dove Attia
Department Leadership Roster
Dove Attia
Producer
Dove Attia
Writer
Myron Jung
Director
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What is 1789 : Les Amants de la Bastille about?
In the spring of 1789, France is devastated by famine. The French people begin to rise in unrest against the ruling French king Louis XVI. Ronan, a young peasant, leads a revolt marching to Paris, where he encounters Olympe, an assistant governess of the children of Marie Antoinette of Austria. The two fall in love during the tumultuous stirrings of the French Revolution, their romance playing out amid encounters with major Revolutionary figures such as Georges Jacques Danton, Maximilien de Robespierre and Camille Desmoulins. After they are separated, Ronan and Olympe find each other again on 14 July 1789 in the course of the assault on the Bastille prison— an encounter that seals their destiny even as a new era begins.
Who directed 1789 : Les Amants de la Bastille?
1789 : Les Amants de la Bastille was directed by Myron Jung.
Who stars in 1789 : Les Amants de la Bastille?
The principal cast of 1789 : Les Amants de la Bastille includes Louis Delort, Camille Lou, Rod Janois, Roxane Le Texier, Sébastien Agius.
When was 1789 : Les Amants de la Bastille released and how long is it?
1789 : Les Amants de la Bastille was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for 1789 : Les Amants de la Bastille?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 1789 : Les Amants de la Bastille was composed by Rod Janois, Dove Attia.