The Death of Louis XIV

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

November 2, 2016

Original language

French

Spoken languages

French, German, Latin

Countries

France, Portugal, Spain

Production

Capricci Films,Rosa Filmes,Andergraun Films,Bobi Lux

Cast

Jean-Pierre Léaud,Patrick d'Assumçao,Marc Susini,Bernard Belin,Irène Silvagni,Vicenç Altaió,Jacques Henric,Alain Lajoinie,Olivier Cadiot,Philippe Crespeauand 7 more

Director

Albert Serra

Writer

Albert Serra,Thierry Lounas

Producer

Thierry Lounas,Albert Serra,Claire Bonnefoy,Joaquim Sapinho,Montse Triola

Cinematography

Jonathan Ricquebourg

Music

Marc Verdaguer

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

$17,355

IMDb

tt5129510