Below is an incomplete list of feature films, television films or TV series which include events of the Franco-Prussian War. This list does not include documentaries, short films.
Films YearCountryMain title(Alternative title)Original title(Original script)DirectorSubject1911German EmpireThe TraitressDie VerräterinUrban GadDrama.1914United StatesThe OrdealWill S. DavisWar.1915FranceA page of gloryUne page de gloireLéonce PerretDrama, War.1923PolandBartek the winnerBartek zwycięzcaEdward PuchalskiDrama, History, War. Based on a novel Bartek zwycięzca.1934Soviet UnionBoule de SuifПышкаMikhail RommDrama. Based on a novel Boule de Suif.1936United StatesThe Story of Louis PasteurWilliam DieterleBiography, Drama, History. Louis Pasteur1936United KingdomSpy of NapoleonMaurice ElveyDrama, History. Based on a novel A Spy of Napoleon.1939United KingdomYoung Man's FancyRobert StevensonComedy.1940Nazi GermanyBismarckWolfgang LiebeneinerBiography, Drama. Otto von Bismarck1942Nazi GermanyWedding in BarenhofHochzeit auf BärenhofCarl FroelichBased on a novel Jolanthes Hochzeit.1943FranceThe Heart of a NationUntel père et filsJulien DuvivierDrama, War.1944United StatesMademoiselle FifiRobert WiseDrama, War. Based on two short stories Mademoiselle Fifi, Boule de Suif.1945FranceAngel and SinnerBoule de SuifChristian-JaqueDrama. Based on two short stories Mademoiselle Fifi, Boule de Suif.1950West GermanyA Day Will ComeEs kommt ein TagRudolf JugertDrama. Based on a novel Korporal Mombour.1952ItalyThe FlameLa FiammataAlessandro BlasettiDrama.1959West GermanyFranceThe Goose of SedanDie Gans von SedanHelmut KäutnerComedy, War. Based on a novel Un Dimanche au Champ D'Honneur.1959FranceItalyThe Green MareLa jument verteClaude Autant-LaraComedy, Drama, History. Based on a novel The Green Mare.1970FranceUnited StatesAnother Man, Another ChanceUn autre homme, une autre chanceClaude LelouchAdventure, Drama, Romance, Western.1986FranceThe IntruderL'IntruseBruno GantillonDrama.1987FranceField of HonorChamp d'honneurJean-Pierre DenisDrama, History, War.
Paris Commune Films YearCountryMain title(Alternative title)Original title(Original script)DirectorSubject1929Soviet UnionCommunard pipeТрубка коммунараKote MarjanishviliAction, Drama. Based on a novel Communard pipe.1929Soviet UnionThe New BabylonНовый ВавилонGrigori KozintsevLeonid TraubergDrama, History.1936Soviet UnionDawn of ParisЗори ПарижаGrigori RoshalDrama. Jarosław Dąbrowski1976PolandSoviet UnionJarosław DąbrowskiBohdan PorębaBiography, History. Jarosław Dąbrowski1978FranceCivil Wars in FranceGuerres civiles en FranceFrançois BaratJoël FargesVincent NordonDrama.1978FranceThe Point-du-Jour BarricadeLa Barricade du Point-du-JourRené RichonDrama, History.1990United KingdomFrance1871Ken McMullenDrama, History, Romance.2000FranceLa Commune (Paris, 1871)Peter WatkinsDrama, History, War.
Television films YearCountryMain title(Alternative title)Original title(Original script)DirectorSubject1966FranceThe Destiny of RosselLe Destin de RosselJean PratLouis Rossel1977FranceRossel and the Paris CommuneRossel et la Commune de ParisSerge MoatiLouis Rossel1994FranceA day in LuxembourgUne journée au LuxembourgJean BaronnetHistory.
Television films YearCountryMain title(Alternative title)Original title(Original script)DirectorSubject1973FranceThe mask with golden eyesLe masque aux yeux d'orPaul PaviotFrançois Achille Bazaine1983FranceWest GermanyThe lime trees of LautenbachLes tilleuls de LautenbachBernard Saint-Jacques1986West GermanyMademoiselle FifiKarl FruchtmannBased on a novel Mademoiselle Fifi.1992FranceMademoiselle Fifi or Laughing StoryMademoiselle Fifi ou Histoire de rireClaude SantelliBased on a novel Mademoiselle Fifi.2011FranceA Child's BattleBas les cœursRobin DavisDrama.
TV Series YearCountryMain title(Alternative title)Original title(Original script)DirectorSubject1996FranceGermanyThe Alsatians or the Two MathildesLes Alsaciens ou les Deux MathildeMichel FavartDrama, History.
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