The Death of Louis XIV
2016·Movie·
·1h 55min
Where to Watch
Not available to stream in (flatrate)
About
August 1715. After going for a walk, Louis XIV feels a pain in his leg. The next days, the king keeps fulfilling his duties and obligations, but his sleep is troubled and he has a serious fever. He barely eats and weakens increasingly. This is the start of the slow agony of the greatest king of France, surrounded by his relatives and doctors.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersThe Human ConditionMortalityRoyal IntrigueLegacy
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersRoyal Court IntrigueFamily DynamicsPower StruggleMedical MysteryIllness And DeclineHistorical Figure's Final Days
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- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Jonathan Ricquebourg, Albert Serra
Produced by:
Thierry Lounas, Albert Serra, Claire Bonnefoy
Cast
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