
The Death of Louis XIV
French115 Min.2016
Synopsis:
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.
Top Cast:
Jean-Pierre LéaudLouis XIV
Patrick d'AssumçaoFagon, le médecin
Marc SusiniBlouin, le valet de chambre
Bernard BelinMareschal, le chirurgien
Irène SilvagniMadame de Maintenon
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