Julie, chevalier de Maupin(2005)

Julie, Chevalier de Maupin is a French adventure film following a young woman raised by opera singer Agnès Dormes after being rescued from a satanic ritual as an infant. Two decades later, Julie sets out to uncover her true identity, traveling to Avignon to confront the woman she believed was her mother. The revelation that Agnès is not her biological parent launches Julie into a dangerous quest through 18th-century France. Facing persecution and near-execution, she navigates a treacherous landscape of secrets and deception. The film balances swashbuckling action with romantic tension as Julie gradually discovers her origins while growing closer to a charming street performer. Her journey culminates in both personal truth and unexpected love, blending period adventure with themes of identity and belonging.