The French Revolution (1957)

The film recounts the events of the French Revolution through the perspective of George Ro, a lawyer from the Third Estate. He reflects on the significant changes in France from the monarchy to the establishment of the Republic, highlighting key moments such as the Estates General, the storming of the Bastille, and the Declaration of the Rights of Man. The narrative emphasizes the struggle for equality and the eventual rise of radicalism during the Revolution, culminating in the Reign of Terror and the emergence of Napoleon Bonaparte. Despite the violence and turmoil, the revolutionaries achieved lasting reforms and laid the groundwork for a constitutional government.

Keywords
French Revolution, George Ro, Third Estate, Estates General, Bastille, Declaration of the Rights of Man, monarchy, Republic, equality, Reign of Terror, Napoleon Bonaparte

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