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The Rise of Louis XIV

1966
Directed by Roberto Rossellini

Cast

Jean-Marie Patte

Plot

A television film on how the king takes control of the French court.

Sinekatalog’s take

Rossellini's television film shows how the young king takes control of the French court by taming the nobles with ritual and fashion. Calm and exact, with Jean-Marie Patte quietly chilling, it makes power look like theatre.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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