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Forgotten Heroines of the French Revolution

The French Revolution changed the history of the western world, with its radical new ideas of democracy and equality. Danton, Robespierre, Saint-Just, Marat, Camille Desmoulins, Mirabeau, Rouget de L’Isle…. It’s official: the Revolution was a male affair. But what about Pauline Léon, Claire Lacombe, Olympe de Gouge or Théroigne de Méricourt? Their stories have long been forgotten, but a new generation of French researchers has brought these fascinating revolutionaries to light. Told in their own words, with beautiful animation, our film delves into the French Revolution with a feminine twist – a fascinating new look at one of history’s most monumental turning points.

Produced by
Sally Blake • Svetlana Klimoff
Co-produced by
Arte France
With the participation of
PLANÈTE +
Artistic direction by
Darshan Fernando • Hugo De Faucompret
Directed by
Mathieu Schwartz • Émilie Valentin
Editor(s)
Louise André-Williams • N’Namou Sambu • Manon Arribe • Eve Mazet
Cinematography
Guilhem Touzery
Editing
Antonela Bevenja
Graphic Design
Hugo de Faucompret • Darshan Fernando
Duration
1 h 33 min
Broadcasting date
July 5, 2025