Victor Marie Hugo lived from 1802-1885. A large number of people stood in line for the funeral procession of the French poet, novelist, and playwright. In this Film Ideas video, explore Hugo's early life, education,written works, politics, character, and literary success.

Originally released by Film Ideas, 2010. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on March 10, 2015.

Victor Hugo: Famous People, Incredible Lives (8:00); .