Despite the hostility of the young , Voltaire manages to return to favor at court by resuming his writing. However, his newfound status is immediately threatened when he chooses to defend a dangerous cause and a specific individual, ultimately risking his social standing by humiliating an arrogant nobleman. Production & Streaming
: You can find the series on platforms like France.tv and Prime Video . Les Aventures du jeune Voltaire S01E03 FRENCH HDTV
The third episode of the French historical biopic , titled " Courtisan ou rebelle ? " (Courtier or Rebel?), explores the high-stakes political and social maneuvers of François-Marie Arouet as he evolves into the legendary philosopher Voltaire. Episode Overview: "Courtisan ou rebelle ?" Original Air Date : February 15, 2021 (France 2) Duration : 52 minutes Main Cast : Thomas Solivérès as the young Voltaire Victor Meutelet as the Duc de Richelieu Christa Théret as Adrienne Lecouvreur Maud Wyler as the Duchesse du Maine Plot Summary Despite the hostility of the young , Voltaire
In this episode, the plot against the Regent backfires on the . Voltaire, characterized here as both naïve and vain, narrowly escapes an assassination attempt by a police informant. The third episode of the French historical biopic
His personal life is equally turbulent, divided between his love for a famous actress, , and his relationship with a wealthy marquise. Tragedy strikes when he loses his friend Génonville , a loss that brings Voltaire himself face-to-face with his own mortality.
The series is a franco-belgian production filmed in . It was created by Georges-Marc Benamou and directed by Alain Tasma .