Rise of Louis XIV Synopsis & Summary

Movie Main

Given the opportunity to turn out a Sacha Guitry-style spectacle, director Roberto Rossellini charts his own neorealist course for The Rise of Louis XIV. It's as if a documentary cameraman was let loose in the royal court of the 17th Century Sun King, here played by Jean-Marie Patte. The use of unfamiliar actors in the major roles adds to the film's realism. Though shown to be the product of a decadent lifestyle, Louis is depicted as being trapped by his royalty, forced in spite of himself to be a raconteur and trendsetter. The Rise of Louis XIV was one of several innovative films made for French television by the Italian Rossellini. - Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Starring:

Jean-Marie Patte, Raymond Jourdan, Silvagni, Katharina Renn, Pierre Barrat

Theatrical Release Date:

11/28/2004

DVD Release Date:

01/13/2009

Rating:

Not Yet Rated

Run Time:

100 min.

Distributor(s):

Office Du Radiodiffusion Television Francise