The nudity in episode 2 of Rebelle: les aventures de la jeune George Sand

UPDATE: added 4K clip

New French historical drama.

In 1831, a woman flees her abusive marriage, moves to Paris under a male pseudonym, and challenges gender norms by wearing men’s clothing, pursuing affairs, and advocating for women’s rights through writing.

George Sand was an important author and feminist. (Birth name: Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin de Francueil). Wikipedia gives a good summary of her importance:

George Sand was a French novelist, memoirist and journalist. Being more renowned than either Victor Hugo or Honoré de Balzac in England in the 1830s and 1840s, Sand is recognized as one of the most notable writers of the European Romantic era. She has more than 50 volumes of various works to her credit, including tales, plays and political texts, alongside her 70 novels.

Seventy novels? I didn’t know that. Righteous output!

She was well known to be Chopin’s lover, but her sexuality seemed fluid (as represented in a lesbian scene below), and she wore men’s clothing in public, which she considered a necessity. In 1800, the police chief of Paris issued an order requiring women to apply for a permit in order to wear trousers. Although many women chose to wear pants without receiving a permit, Sand did obtain a permit to wear men’s clothing in 1831, justifying it as being less expensive and far sturdier than typical noblewomen’s attire. It was not just a matter of comfort and economy, nor was it merely a political statement. It was essential for an author who wanted to travel freely in Paris society and to write about the experience. Posing as a man gave her increased access to venues and events that barred women, even those with powerful fathers or husbands. The male persona also allowed her to smoke in public, which was illegal for women.

Defoe’s 1080hd film clip is here
Defoe’s 2160hd film clip is here