Le roi danse

Dec 6 2000 N/A 1h 55m
Drama, History, Music

Louis XIV, the French sun-king has two passions, establishing absolute rule over the realm -after decades of religious/civil wars- by divine right and artistic brilliancy as a dancer

Plot

Corbiau repeats the Farinelli formula, artistic rivalry and social private drama expressed in dazzling, sometimes excessively lavish baroque scenery, music and costume, but this time in its ultimate setting: Versailles. There are ...

Written by

Ève de Castro, Andrée Corbiau, Gérard Corbiau

Directed by

Gérard Corbiau

Production Countries

Germany, France, Belgium

Production Companies

Canal+, France 2 Cinéma, K-Star

Languages

Français

Awards

1 win & 5 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
2,457
Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
Metascore
NA
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