8 Films & TV Shows Set In Africa During The 18th Century
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Bill & Ted Face the Music
California Louisiana England π¦πΉ Austria π¨π³ China Africa - General The 1960s The 1920s The 2020s The 2030s The 2060s The 18th CenturyThe future awaits β Yet to fulfill their rock and roll destiny, the now middle-aged best friends Bill and Ted set out on a new adventure when a visitor from the future warns them that only their song can save life as we know it. Along the way, they are helped by their daughters, a new batch of historical figures and a few music legendsβto seek the song that will set their world right and bring harmony to the universe.
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Proteus
πΏπ¦ South Africa The 18th CenturyAn exquisite period piece that skillfully explores the intersections of sex, race and politics takes place in 18th century South Africa, telling the passionate (true) story of two men caught in an unjust system rife with racism, homophobia and cruelty.
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Hornblower: The Examination for Lieutenant
π«π· France π©πΏ Algeria The 1800s The 18th CenturyThe Hornblower series is based on C.S. Forester's classic maritime adventures - the story of one young man's struggle to become a leader of men. Set against the back drop of the 18th century Anglo-French wars, the bloodiest time in British naval history. Pellew, Captain of the Indefatigable, decides to put forward his protege Horatio Hornblower for the examination for lieutenant. Leading up to the exam Hornblower comes up against many challenges to prepare him for the difficult life as a lieutenant.
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Passion in the Desert
πͺπ¬ Egypt π«π· France The 1800s The 18th CenturyWhat nature divides, the spirit unites. β Young French officer Augustin Robert escorts artist Jean-Michel Venture de Paradis to Egypt during Napoleon's Egyptian campaign. Napoleon sent de Paradis to record Egypt's great monuments and temples that are destroyed by French soldiers in acts of barbarism. During combat, Augustin and Jean-Michel are separated from their regiment, and they start wandering through the desert fighting for their life. In one of the canyons Augustin meets a leopard he names Simoom and a strange bond between them appears.
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Highlander III: The Sorcerer
New York Scotland π―π΅ Japan π²π¦ Morocco The 1990s The 18th Century The 16th CenturyThroughout time they have hunted each other fulfilling the prophecy, that there can be only one. β Starts off in the 15th century, with Connor McLeod training with another immortal swordsman, the Japanese sorcerer Nakano. When an evil immortal named Kane kills the old wizard, the resulting battle leaves him buried in an underground cave. When Kane resurfaces in the 20th century to create havoc, it's up to McLeod to stop him.
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The King's Pirate
π²π¬ Madagascar The 18th CenturyThe Seven Seas, his Playground...Danger...Adventure...Women...his Reward β Handsome British officer, Lt. Brian Fleming is sent undercover to infiltrate a lively band of pirates.
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The Amorous Corporal
π²π¬ Madagascar The 18th CenturyA group of fun-loving French soldiers manage to circumvent a band of cutthroat pirates and win the undying loyalty of a tribal potentate.
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Against All Flags
π²π¬ Madagascar The 18th CenturyHe Ravished The Pirate Port Of Madagascar To Steal The Love Of Its Corsair Queen! β British Naval Officer fights pirates on Madagascar.