Series synopsis
Huguenot Refugees, also known as Flucht im Namen Gottes – Die Hugenotten is a German documentary television series that premiered on ARTE on November 25, 2019. It ended on December 2, 2019. It was created by Paul Wiederhold. It stars Anja Antonowicz, Björn von der Wellen, Isabelle Barth and Ingo Abel.
French King Louis XIV revoked the Edict of Nantes in 1685, a document that had protected the rights of French protestants for almost one hundred years. The decision led to a mass exodus of French Protestants with many going to Prussia.
Premise
French King Louis XIV revoked the Edict of Nantes in 1685, a document that had protected the rights of French protestants for almost one hundred years. The decision led to a mass exodus of French Protestants with many going to Prussia.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Anja Antonowicz as Suzanne Loyal
- Björn von der Wellen as Abraham Loyal
- Isabelle Barth as Mechthild Vogel
- Ingo Abel as Oswald Vogel
- Nils Brunkhorst as Pierre Boué
- Peter Boué as Descendant de huguenots, Self
- Dierck Loyal as Descendant de huguenots, Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | November 25, 2019 | December 2, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Leap into the Unknown French King Louis XIV revoked the Edict of Nantes in 1685, a document that had protected the rights of French protestants for almost one hundred years. The decision prompted a mass exodus of French Protestants with many going to Prussia. |
November 25, 2019 |
| 2 |
Unknown Lands French protestants were forced to flee France as dragoons were given free reign to rape, assault and terrify their communities. Among them, the Loyal family, poor cloth-makers desperate for mercy, safe passage, and a new place to call home. |
December 2, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ARTE |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 25, 2019 |
| Last aired | December 2, 2019 |
| Runtime | 110 minutes |
| Status | ended |