The Last Duel tells the true story of two former friends in the 14th century who fight to death when one is accused of raping the wife of the other.
Tag: france
W100: Midnight in Paris (2011)
As the podcast nearly catches up with the present day we use Midnight in Paris to reflect on nostalgia and how people idolize the past.
W073: The Battle of Algiers (1966)
The native Algerian population has had enough of French control. Terrorism and torture leave neither side as the “good guy” in this conflict.
W056: All Quiet on the Western Front (1930)
This week we dig into the trenches of World War I and the disillusionment of the common soldier.
W050: The Life of Emile Zola (1937)
Famed French author Emile Zola puts his reputation on the line to defend the most hated man in France.