The Accursed Kings

The Accursed Kings

Limited Series 2005 · 5 eps · ★ 4.8 · Drama

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A sequence of seven episodes detailing the French monarchy.

Created by Maurice Druon

Network: France 2

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The Accursed KingsThe Accursed Kings · 1972
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It is the start of the 14th century and Philip IV the Fair reigns supreme over France. His three sons would rule after him. Isabelle, his only daughter, is married to King Edward II of England. Under Philip's reign, France is great but its people are unhappy. Only one power dares to stand up to him: the order of the Knights Templar. When the last Grand Master of the Temple, Jacques de Molay, is burned at the stake, he curses Philip and so begins a dark period, full of blood and violence, death and tears ...
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Tistou the Green ThumbTistou the Green Thumb · 1990
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When eight-year-old Tistou is sent home from school after being unable to stop falling asleep at lessons, his father decides that he will continue his education by learning from observation of real life, and where better to start than in the garden! With the gardener Mr. Moustache, Tistou discovers he has a remarkable gift—the green thumbs: everything he touches grows into beautiful plants. His next lesson is with the stern Mr. Turnbull, manager of his father's armament factory who takes Tistou to visit the town to learn about "order." Over the course of the next few days Tistou learns many new things as he visits the town prison, the slums, and the hospital, and everywhere he tries to change the world into a better place with his new extraordinary power. Finally, he learns about war, and upon visiting his father's factory, he finds out that they supply the two countries at war with their weapons...
Five Miles to MidnightFive Miles to Midnight · 1962
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American ex-Air Force man and current businessman Bob Macklin is married to the impoverished Italian-born Lisa. Bob’s jealousy and immaturity irks Lisa, who tells him she’s planning to file for a divorce before his plane departs on a business trip for Casablanca.
A Matter of TimeA Matter of Time · 1976
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During a press conference, international star Nina remembers simpler times, flashing back to her days as a maid in a run-down Italian hotel. As a young woman, Nina befriends Contessa Sanziani, an elderly woman who entertains Nina with memories of her vibrant, wealthy life with Count Sanziani. Inspired by her tales of success, young Nina fantasizes about her own adventures and seeks to find the same excitement in her life.
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Tistou is 8 years old, and his father runs a weapons factory that has brought prosperity to the entire town for generations. There's no doubt his son will take over when he grows up—the only problem is that Tistou is taking his time growing up. Too much imagination, an alarming innocence… Until the day he discovers he has a green thumb. Wherever he places his thumbs, plants grow according to his imagination. He then decides to use his power in secret to improve things in his own way…

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