Schindler's List
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Film / 2016
The Death of Louis XIV
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 story
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.
Cast
Jean-Pierre LéaudLouis XIV
Patrick d'AssumçaoFagon, le médecin
Marc SusiniBlouin, le valet de chambre
Bernard BelinMareschal, le chirurgien
Irène SilvagniMadame de Maintenon
Vicenç AltaióLe Brun
Jacques HenricPère Le Tellier
Alain LajoinieLe Pelletier
Olivier CadiotMédecin 1
Philippe CrespeauMédecin 2
Alain ReynaudMédecin 3
Richard PlanoMédecin 4
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