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2) Hugo
Publisher
Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
This film tells the tale of an orphan boy living a secret life in the walls of a Paris train station. When Hugo encounters a broken machine, an eccentric girl, and the cold, reserved man who runs the toy shop, he is caught up in a magical, mysterious adventure that could put all of his secrets in jeopardy.
Publisher
France Televisions/ Pole France 2
Pub. Date
[2010] [2014]
Language
Français
Description
Paris, 1761. Brilliant young Parisian police commissioner Nicolas Le Floch works under the Royal Lieutenant General of Police. Louis XV's kingdom is plagued by conspiracies and murders. With the help of his faithful assistant Bourdeau, Nicolas solves mysterious disappearances and sorts out awkward scandals. From seedy taverns to the hallways of Versailles, from brothels to prisons, he tracks and stakes out suspects, questions witnesses, gathers evidence,...
Publisher
MHZ International Mystery
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
Français
Description
Paris, 1761. Brilliant young Parisian police commissioner Nicolas Le Floch works under Monsieur de Sartine, the Royal Lieutenant General of Police. Louis XV's kingdom is plagued by conspiracies and murders. With the help of his faithful subordinate Bourdeau, Nicolas solves mysterious disappearances and sorts out awkward scandals
Publisher
MHz Networks, LLC
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
Français
Description
Paris, 5,000 years of history. A story told through the events and by the people who shaped its destiny, highlighting a unique architectural heritage. Revisit France's historical milestones as Paris became its capital city and watch how its urbanism developed. The story of the City of Light unfolds as never seen before, providing the audience with a genuine immersive experience in this fascinating documentary.
6) Bel Ami
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
This tale of temptation and obsession chronicles Georges Duroy's rise to power from his meager beginnings as a penniless ex-soldier by using the city's most influential and wealthy women. Set in turn-of-the-century Paris, Duroy seduces Madame de Marelle then marries Madeleine Forester a former comrade's wife. Fueled by his insatiable quest and lustful greed, Duroy conquers Madame Walter, only to learn that every conquest is married by betrayal and...
7) La duquesa
Author
Publisher
Plaza Janés
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
Español
Description
"Angélique Latham no es realmente dequesa, aunque tras perder a su madre cuando era muy pequeña, se ha criado en el majestuoso castillo de Belgrave junto a su padre, el duque de Westerfield, que siempre la quiso con locura. Pero ahora su padre ha muerto, y sus hermanastros han decidido deshere darla. Está sola en el mundo. A sus dieciocho años, Angélique es lista y muy hermosa, pero tiene mala suerte, ues, aunque consigue colocarse como niñera...
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Adaptation of Victor Hugo's novel about the deformed bell-ringer Quasimodo.This title has been repackaged
In 15th century France, a gypsy girl is framed for murder by the infatuated Chief Justice, and only the deformed bellringer of Notre Dame Cathedral can save her.
Publisher
Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
Still the faithful protector of Notre Dame's beloved bells, Quasimodo now rings them with the help of Esmeralda's and Phoebus' little boy, Zephyr, who is Quasi's best friend. Stopping with Zephyr at a travelling circus owned by the evil magician Sarousch, Quasi is captivated by Sarousch's lovely assistant, Madellaine. But greedy Sarousch is plotting to steal the Cathedral's most famous bell--with Madellaine's unwilling help. Surrounded by sorcery,...
Author
Publisher
Ediciones SM
Pub. Date
c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 4
Language
Español
Description
When twelve-year-old Hugo, an orphan living and repairing clocks within the walls of a Paris train station in 1931, meets a mysterious toyseller and his goddaughter, his undercover life and his biggest secret are jeopardized.
Series
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Join Barbie as Corinne, a young country girl headed to Paris to pursue her big dream: to become a female musketeer. Never could she imagine she would meet three other girls who secretly share the same dream. Using their special talents, the girls work together as a team to foil a plot and save the prince.
14) Les Misérables
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Formats
Description
In early 19th century France the paroled prisoner Jean Valjean seeks redemption, regains his social standing, and rises to the rank of mayor. He encounters a beautiful but desperately ill woman named Fantine and cares for her daughter, Cosette, after her death. All the while he is obsessively pursued by the policeman Javert, who vows to make him pay for the crimes of his past.