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The Death of Louis XIV

1220161h 55mAlbert Serra
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 87% · Metacritic 76

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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.

DramaHistory
BiographyOld ManKing18th CenturyLouis Xiv

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What is The Death of Louis XIV (2016) about?

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.

Who stars in The Death of Louis XIV?

The Death of Louis XIV stars Jean-Pierre Léaud (Louis XIV), Patrick d'Assumçao (Fagon, le médecin), Marc Susini (Blouin, le valet de chambre), Bernard Belin (Mareschal, le chirurgien), Irène Silvagni (Madame de Maintenon). The film was directed by Albert Serra.

How long is The Death of Louis XIV?

The Death of Louis XIV has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2016. It is rated 12.

Is The Death of Louis XIV worth watching?

The Death of Louis XIV holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 87. Fans of Drama, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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