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The Death of Louis XIV (2016)

La Mort de Louis XIV
ThumbScore
👍 59%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 88% (RT: 88%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaHistory

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Director
Albert Serra
Runtime
1h 55m
Country
France, Spain
Language
French
TMDB Rating
6.5/10 (98 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
88%
Cast
Jean-Pierre Léaud as Louis XIV
Patrick d'Assumçao as Fagon, le médecin
Marc Susini as Blouin, le valet de chambre
Bernard Belin as Mareschal, le chirurgien
Irène Silvagni as Madame de Maintenon
Vicenç Altaió as Le Brun
Jacques Henric as Père Le Tellier
Alain Lajoinie as Le Pelletier
Overview
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. Wikipedia ↗
Audience Consensus

The Death of Louis XIV is a 2016 drama, history film directed by Albert Serra. 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.

The film has been rated by 98 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, The Death of Louis XIV delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

The Death of Louis XIV (2016) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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