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A pretty girl is worshiped by the farmers in a northern Italian province. The men tell each other stories about birth, death, love and the cycle of life to have fun together.

In the latter half of the 18th century, Xica da Silva (Zezé Motta), once a slave, transforms into a lady of high society in Diamantina after captivating the wealthy João Fernandes (Walmor Chagas). Now a figure of extravagance, she hosts opulent parties and banquets, even featuring performances by European theater groups. Xica's lavish lifestyle propels her fame to the courts of Portugal.

The three musketeers must help the Queen of France recover a garter belt lost in a love affair before Cardinal Richelieu discredits the Queen at a party where she will have to wear the famous piece of lingerie.

Empire of Dirt tells the tale of a wild band of natives in 18th century Ireland, struggling to keep their settlement from descending into anarchy

The story of a community activist who impresses an powerful potentate from the Prince Hall Mason's becomes interested in the potential for a young scholar to become a successful leader and successful business entrepreneur. After meeting the Potentates daughter (a member of AKA sorority and The Links), he is elevated to become a wealthy and powerful Congressman.

Surviving the massacre at the Battle of Culloden, (1746), a wayward Scottish rebel continues his fight against the ensuing and tyrannical sword of the British red-coat army to reach the family homestead he once abandoned.

In 18th-century France young painter Marianne, is commissioned to do the wedding portrait of Héloïse without her knowing. Therefore, Marianne must observe her model by day to paint her portrait at night. Day by day, the two women become closer as they share Héloïse's last moments of freedom before the impending wedding.

Director Stephen Frears brings to the screen the famous epistolary novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, in this film set in 18th century France, with two manipulative aristocrats at the center of the story: the Marquise de Merteuil and the Viscount de Valmont. The two engage in a perverse game of seduction and betrayal, targeting Madame de Tourvel and the innocent Cécile de Volanges, unleashing hurtful effects that may, however, backfire on them. Its exquisite period reconstruction, extraordinary performances and award-winning adapted screenplay have made it a much-loved classic among period dramas.

Caroline Matilda, british princess, marries the mentally unstable danish King Christian VII. When she discovers her husband's erratic behavior, she finds comfort in a romance with the King's doctor, Johann Struensee, who becomes the face of the power behind the throne by implementing progressive reforms that challenge the conservative nobility. An incredible period reconstruction and costumes, as well as excellent performances, reflect to the audience the sumptuous but turbulent world of the danish court of the 18th century.

A captivating journey where Rodrigo Mendoza, portrayed by Robert De Niro, transforms from a ruthless slave trader into a Jesuit seeking redemption. His path intertwines with Father Gabriel, who, armed only with faith and a flute, establishes the mission of San Carlos in the lush jungle above the Iguazu Falls. As years pass, their camaraderie faces a dramatic test when conflicting ideologies clash: sword and the potency of prayer. A compelling tale of redemption, faith, and struggle.

In the rugged outpost of Lago, a mysterious gunfighter (Clint Eastwood) arrives, his reputation shrouded in enigma. Swiftly dispatching three would-be assassins, the townspeople recognize his deadly skills. Faced with an imminent threat, they strike an audacious deal: they enlist the Stranger to thwart the impending assault by three ruthless outlaws en route. As tension escalates, the once-quiet settlement braces for a showdown that will test the Stranger's mettle and the town's fate.

From the dawn of man to the distant future, mankind's evolution (or lack thereof) is traced. Often ridiculous but never serious, we learn the truth behind the Roman Emperor, we learn what really happened at the Last Supper, the circumstances that surrounded the French Revolution, how to test eunuchs, and what kind of shoes the Spanish Inquisitor wore.

New York trapper Tom Dobb (Al Pacino) becomes an unwilling participant in the American Revolution after his young son Ned (Dexter Fletcher) is conscripted into the British Army as a drummer by the villainous Sergeant Major Peasy (Donald Sutherland). Tom attempts to find his son, and eventually becomes convinced that he must take a stand and fight for the freedom of the Colonies. He crosses path with the aristocratic rebel Daisy McConnahay (Nastassja Kinski), who gets involved in the support of the American troops. As Tom undergoes his change of heart, the events of the war unfold in large-scale grandeur.

Burt Lancaster plays a pirate with a taste for intrigue and acrobatics who involves himself in the goings on of a revolution in the Caribbean in the late 1700s. A light hearted adventure involving prison breaks, an oddball Scientist, sailing ships, naval fights, and tons of swordplay.

A young girl travels to Cairo to visit her father, and becomes unwillingly involved with a bizarre sadomasochistic cult led by the charismatic Paul Chevalier, who is a descendant of the Marquis de Sade.