1951 film by Éric Rohmer

The rebellious Thracian Spartacus, born and raised a slave, is sold to Gladiator trainer Batiatus. After weeks of being trained to kill for the arena, Spartacus turns on his owners and leads the other slaves in rebellion. As the rebels move from town to town, their numbers swell as escaped slaves join their ranks. Under the leadership of Spartacus, they make their way to southern Italy, where they will cross the sea and return to their homes.

1960 film directed by Federico Fellini

A woman and her daughter are each forced to contend with an increasing pressure to marry, particularly from three men who knew her late husband.

1960 film by Jacques Becker