Danton

The film portrays the tumultuous relationship between two revolutionary leaders, Danton and Robespierre. Once close comrades in the fight for France's freedom during the French Revolution, their alliance unravels as Robespierre rises to power and embraces an extreme ideology that leads to the Reign of Terror. Danton, now living in quiet exile in the countryside, decides to return to Paris, determined to confront Robespierre's oppressive regime and rally support for the people's rights. However, faced with a friend-turned-foe, Robespierre becomes increasingly ruthless, devising a plan to capture and execute Danton and his allies in order to maintain control over France. The film masterfully explores themes of power, loyalty, and the cost of revolutionary zeal as it delves into this dark chapter in French history.