The Death of Louis XIV

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Nov 02, 16 Drama , History

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.

Editor
Ariadna Ribas
Editor
Artur Tort
Director of Photography
Jonathan Ricquebourg
Editor
Albert Serra
Director
Albert Serra

Top Billed Cast

Patrick d'Assumçao
Fagon, le médecin
Marc Susini
Blouin, le valet de chambre
Bernard Belin
Mareschal, le chirurgien
Irène Silvagni
Madame de Maintenon
Jacques Henric
Père Le Tellier

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