
Ce diable d'homme
1978 Comedy, Family, Drama 1 season
No TMDB rating yet Ended
This devil of a man plunges the viewer into the very heart of the Voltaire whirlwind, that incandescent mind who shook his century. The series follows his meteoric rise, his exiles, his battles and flashes of genius, in a Europe still tightly bound by absolutism. We discover an unbowed, charming, formidable man whose pen makes ministers, kings and fanatics tremble. Between glittering salons, damp prisons and passionate loves, Voltaire crosses the Age of Enlightenment like a meteor. Each episode reveals a confrontation, a flight, a victory wrested through the sheer force of intellect. Carried by elegant direction and a sweeping, novelistic energy, the series paints a vibrant portrait of a fighter for freedom. A journey into the life of a man who never stopped thinking, loving and provoking.
Your status
Track this showAn account keeps your Watchlist, season progress, and ratings.
Seasons1
This devil of a man retraces the tumultuous life of Voltaire, from his insolent youth to his triumphant return to Paris. The series follows his exiles, his battles against injustice, his clashes with the powerful and his intellectual friendships, all while revealing the man behind the myth. Through meticulous historical reconstruction and dynamic storytelling, the work highlights the major cases that shaped his commitment, such as the Calas affair.
All episodes available
TMDB rating 7.5/10
Cast and details
Michel HerbaultForcalquier
Gérard CaillaudBeaumarchais
Jean TurlierTronchin
Roger CarelKeyserling
Jean MouratJean-Jacques Rousseau
Nicole GarciaAdrienne Lecouvreur
Marie-Christine DemarestMme Denis
Denis ManuelVoltaire jeune
Roland MonkThiérot
Bernard LavaletteM. Du Châtelet
Georges DescrièresDuc de Richelieu
Geneviève GradLa Pompadour
- Created by
- Marcel Camus
- Network
- TF1
- First aired
- May 4, 1978
- Latest episode
- Jun 8, 1978
Recommended
Similar shows
Release dates are original schedules and may differ from availability in your country. A release never marks anything as watched. Last checked Nov 3, 2026.























