Louis, The Child King

– History buffs will glory in the riches of Louis, Enfant Roi, others will perhaps find this complex s..

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Movie
Rating:
6.60 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 40 Minutes
Release Year:
1993
Original Name:
Louis, enfant Roi
Louis, the Child King (1993) - Also known as Louis, enfant Roi

History buffs will glory in the riches of Louis, Enfant Roi, others will perhaps find this complex story of intrigues and betrayals in the court of the young king tough sledding. When Louis the Fourteenth (1638-1715) was born, the power of government was shared between the monarchy, the church, the nobility, and the Parlement. His predecessor had greatly centralized the powers of government following the advice of Cardinal Richelieu. Louis XIV (often called "The Sun King" for the brilliance of his rule) followed the advice of Richelieu's successor, Cardinal Mazarin (Paolo Graziosi), and brought the powers of government under the sole sway of the monarch. He expanded the territory and influence of France in a series of wars throughout his reign. How he came to be so autocratic and ruthless both personally and politically is the subject of this biographical drama.

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Release Date:

21 Apr 1993

Language:

French

Director:

Roger Planchon

Writer:

Roger Planchon (scenario)

Main Actors:

Carmen Maura, Maxime Mansion, Paolo Graziosi, Jocelyn Quivrin

Plot:

The title of this major French costume drama means "Louis, child-king", and indeed it's a fascinating fresco about the formative years of the young king Louis XIV, before he became the ...

Awards:

1 win & 2 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.6/10