Title: Angélique Volume 1 - 5 (Angélique Marquise Des Anges, Merveilleuse Angélique, Angélique Et Le Roy, Indomptable Angélique, Angélique Et Le Sultan)
Format: DVD (5 Disc Set)Brand: StudioCanal
Genre: Foreign Language, Adventure, History, Drama
UPC: Angélique Marquise Des Anges - 3259130227697 / Merveilleuse Angélique - 3259130227703 / Angélique Et Le Roy - 3259130227734 / Indomptable Angélique - 3259130227727 / Angélique Et Le Sultan - 3259130227710
Special Notes: Widescreen, French Language, European Release, Out Of Print
Condition: Used
Original Release Dates: Angélique Marquise Des Anges - 1964 / Merveilleuse Angélique - 1965 / Angélique Et Le Roy - 1966 / Indomptable Angélique - 1967 / Angélique Et Le Sultan - 1968
DVD Release Date: 2005
Angélique Marquise Des Anges Summary:
In this first part of the Angélique cycle, set in Mid-17th century France under the young Sun King Louis XIV, still struggling for his throne, while beggars and brigands roam the country, Angélique de Sancé de Monteloup, fifth child of an impoverished country nobleman in the Poitou marshlands, expected to struggle for a meager subsistence, educated in a nunnery, is betrothed at 17 to Joffrey de Peyrac, the 12 years older rich but cripple Comte de (count of) Peyrac de Morens and seigneur (Lord) of Toulouse, scarred in the face and said to be a sorcerer, in fact practicing oriental mining techniques which make his vast fortune. For the sake of her family, Angélique reluctantly agrees to the match but refuses the advances of her husband, who does not enforce his conjugal rights, wishing only to win her heart. As Angelique gradually discovers virtuous Peyrac's remarkable talents as scientist, musician and philosopher, she falls passionately in love with him. Joffrey's unusual way of life is threatened by the ambitious Archbishop of Toulouse, and soon the jealous young king Louis XIV: Joffrey is arrested for 'sorcery'. Angélique single-handedly faces the royal court, surviving murder and poison attempts on herself in a fruitless effort to save Joffrey from the stake. Intent on revenge and survival on her own, Angélique desperately joins the dark Paris underworld, finding it now ruled by her youth friend, farmer's son Nicolas, whose true love she had forsaken for her arranged marriage.
Merveilleuse Angélique Summary:
This is the second in the Angélique series. Picking up where the previous adventure ended, Angélique joins her childhood friend Nicolas and his band of bandits. But when tragedy hits, the beautiful and ever resourceful Angélique finds a way to move on. She rescues her children, becomes a successful businesswoman by running her own restaurant, and becomes entangled in politics. But where will her heart lead her next?
Angélique Et Le Roy Summary:
This is the third of the Angélique films. After the loss of her second husband, Angélique goes home to live quietly with her children. However, King Louis XIV has a mission for her involving the Persian ambassador. Later, rumors spread that she has become the new mistress of the king. As Angélique navigates politics and matters of the heart, she uncovers a secret.
Indomptable Angélique Summary:
This is the fourth film of the Angélique series. Having discovered that her beloved is still alive, Angélique boards a galley ship and sails the Mediterranean. However, their ship is attacked by pirates and Angélique once more finds herself in peril.
Angélique Et Le Sultan Summary:
The Angélique series comes to a conclusion in this fifth film. Angélique's unparalleled beauty lands her in trouble. She is captured and brought to the harem of the Mulay Ismail, Sultan of Morocco. However, the rebellious beauty refuses to be tamed.