Émile Zola

Writing

Émile Zola

Born April 2, 1840 · Paris, France

Died September 28, 1902 · aged 62

Émile Zola, in full Émile-Édouard-Charles-Antoine Zola, was a French novelist, critic, and political activist who was the most prominent French writer of the late 19th century. He was noted for his theories of naturalism, which underlie his monumental novel series Les Rougon-Macquart, and for his intervention in the Dreyfus Affair through his famous open letter, J'Accuse…!

Known For

In SecretIn Secret · 2014
In Secret
6.12014
MovieDramaThriller
In 1860s Paris, a young woman, Therese, is trapped in a loveless marriage to the sickly Camille by her domineering aunt, Madame Raquin. She spends her days behind the counter of a small shop and her evenings watching Madame play dominos with an eclectic group. After she meets her husband’s alluring friend, Laurent, she embarks on an illicit affair that leads to tragic consequences. Based on Emile Zola’s novel, Thérèse Raquin.
The DreamThe Dream · 1931
The Dream
10.01931
MovieDrama
In the snow as bells toll, a hooded figure makes its way through the streets to a church.
ThirstThirst · 2009
Thirst
7.12009
MovieDramaHorror
A respected priest volunteers for an experimental procedure that may lead to a cure for a deadly virus. He gets infected and dies, but a blood transfusion of unknown origin brings him back to life. Now, he’s torn between faith and bloodlust, and has a newfound desire for the wife of a childhood friend.
GerminalGerminal · 1993
Germinal
6.71993
MovieDramaRomance
It's mid 19th century, north of France. The story of a coal miner's town. They are exploited by the mine's owner. One day the decide to go on strike, and then the authorities repress them.
Brother Against BrotherBrother Against Brother · 1913
Brother Against Brother
5.01913
MovieDrama
Two brothers compete for the love of a woman while the impending war threatens to separate them from both sides of the border. Based on the novel "La Débâcle" by Émile Zola.
NanáNaná · 1985
Naná
4.71985
MovieDramaMusic
Based on the Émile Zola same name novel. The life of Nana, a French prostitute of the 19th century. The film includes numerous musical acts performed by Irma Serrano.
La TerreLa Terre · 1921
La Terre
6.41921
MovieDrama
As Jean is walking across the countryside in search of work, he helps and befriends a young woman, Françoise, who is having trouble controlling the cow that she is leading. Jean finds work at a local farm, but he soon finds himself caught in the middle of the conflicts in Françoise's family.
Au Bonheur des DamesAu Bonheur des Dames · 1930
Au Bonheur des Dames
6.31930
MovieDramaRomance
Denise, an orphaned girl, moves to Paris where she hopes to find work at her uncle's store. But the glamorous department store 'Aux Bonheur des Dames' across the street crushes all the little businesses around. She finds a position there.

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