How does a man become Voltaire – the Giant of Thought, the Master of Blasphemy — whose struggles will give birth to the French Revolution?
How did Voltaire become who he was? One of the world's greatest thinkers, known for his wit, an advocate of freedom of speech and religion, whose writings shaped the course of the French Revolution.
Voltaire in Love is a four-part drama series that explores Voltaire's early life and evolution. It reveals aspects of the gifted philosopher's life that have receivedless attention: Voltaire the adventurer, lover, man of justice who had an ambiguous relationship with royalty.
In his permanent quest of questioning the status quo, he finds accomplices, loving women and friends, some of whom will not always be faithful. And he is dealt many blows including imprisonment and being exiled to England.
Voltaire in Love is a modern and timely series that depicts an outspoken advocate of civil liberties, a visionary, an influencer of his time. And still relevant today.