First steps: 1789-1914
The French Revolution authorised civil marriage by mutual consent, a choice which can be undone by divorce, for the first time in the world. But barely three years later, women legally became men's property. In the 19th century, new codes of love developed.
Voiceover: Emmanuelle Béart
Directed by: Cédric Defert, Mike Magidson (France, 2021)
The French Revolution authorised civil marriage by mutual consent, a choice which can be undone by divorce, for the first time in the world. But barely three years later, women legally became men's property. In the 19th century, new codes of love developed.
Voiceover: Emmanuelle Béart
Directed by: Cédric Defert, Mike Magidson (France, 2021)
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