- Original release
- Previous episode S06E02 - Louis XIV, les passions du Roi-Soleil
- Number S06E03
- Country France
- Original language French
- Genres Documentary, History
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Victor Hugo, la face cachée du grand homme
Géant de la littérature, père de héros comme Jean Valjean, Quasimodo, Cosette ou Esmelralda, poète engagé, Victor Hugo est un touche à tout à la stature universelle.
Génie de la littérature, cet homme d’influence connaissait déjà la gloire de son vivant, comme en témoigne l’hommage émouvant rendu lors de ses obsèques. Mais derrière ce succès grandissant, se cache bien des drames…
Boulimique de travail, d’orgueil et d’ambition, Victor Hugo est aussi un amoureux excessif. Il est un père inconsolable qui ne se remettra jamais de la disparition de son rayon de soleil, Léopoldine, et de la folie qui lui enlève sa cadette : la belle Adèle.
Exilé politique à Jersey puis à Guernesey, loin de son pays pendant 20 ans, il décore sa nouvelle maison, la transformant à son image, en un véritable livre ouvert.
Loin de sa patrie, il continue à se battre pour ses idées politiques visionnaires. Homme du siècle et conscient des difficultés de son temps, Victor Hugo n’a jamais pu réfréner son combat absolu pour la liberté : celle des hommes, mais aussi de l’esprit.
If you think history is boring, think again! The innovative French series "L'histoire racontée par des chaussettes" (The History Told by Socks) turns conventional storytelling on its head by using a pair of socks as narrators. With six seasons and 42 episodes, this delightful show offers viewers an entertaining way to explore key moments in world history while delivering humor and charm that can only be described as uniquely French. Whether you’re a student eager to learn or just someone who loves a good laugh, this series promises to captivate and educate.
Season 1 kicks off with its first episode titled "L'invention des toilettes… en tout cas d’après des chaussettes," which humorously explores the invention of toilets from the point of view of our quirky sock protagonists. This clever narrative style not only brings a fresh perspective on historical events but also makes complex topics more relatable and enjoyable for audiences of all ages. Following up in Episode 2, we meet Louis XVI, recounted once again through our sock narrators’ witty commentary. As they delve into his life and reign, viewers find themselves laughing while learning about significant figures who shaped our world.
What sets "L'histoire racontée par des chaussettes" apart from other historical documentaries is its unique approach to storytelling. In an age where information overload can often feel overwhelming, this series provides concise yet engaging narratives that are easy to digest. Much like shows such as "Studio Bagel" or "Il était une fois... l'homme," which blend humor with education, this series successfully captures attention without compromising on content quality.
