Louis XV, le soleil noir (TV 2009)

Director:

Thierry Binisti

Writers:

Phil Craig (adaptation), Jacques Dubuisson,

Stars:

Vinciane Millereau, Stanley Weber, François Berland

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Vinciane Millereau	...	Narateur
Stanley Weber	...	Louis XV
François Berland	...	Richelieu
Féodor Atkine	...	Cassini
Marina Cristalle	...	Mme de Laborde
William Mesguich	...	Monsieur
Romane Portail	...	Mme de Pompadour
Coralie Revel	...	Mme du Barry
Blandine Bury	...	Mme de Mailly
Karine Pinoteau	...	La reine Marie Leszcynska
Florian Cadiou	...	Le Dauphin
Florian Cadioli	...	Le Dauphin
Camille Grosjean	...	Adélaïde
Delphine Théodore	...	Henriette
Benoît Soles	...	Duc de Choiseul (as Benoît Solès)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

topless female nudity | lake | female nudity | painting | king louis xv | 

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Genres:

History

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site [fr]

Country:

France

Language:

French

Release Date:

25 December 2009 (France)

Also Known As:

Louis XV - Der Abstieg eines Königs

Filming Locations:

Chateau de Versailles, Versailles, Yvelines, France

Box Office

Budget:

€35,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Les Films d'Ici, CNC, Château de Versailles

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Color:

Color (HD) Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Follows Versailles: The Dream of a King (2008)

User Reviews

The black sun

The life of King Louis XV is examined in this movie made for French television. It chronicles the life of a king who ruled France during a great deal of the XVIII century. He was born in Versailles and became a king at the age of five. He came to rule the country by the successive deaths of his own father, and siblings due to the smallpox that killed them.

The young monarch had an inquisitive mind. Having received the best education for the times of his formative years, he was supposed to have been betrothed to his first cousin, a Spanish princess, but that union was not meant to be. Instead, Louis married a Polish noblewoman, the daughter of the deposed King Stanislaw. Even though they had a somewhat long married that produced ten children, Louis had a taste for the women around him in the court of Versailles. Notably were Madame Pompadour, and his last mistress, Madame Du Barry.

This interesting film, documentary style, directed by Thierry Binisti, was shown on cable. The adaptation of the historical material is credited to Phil Craig, Philippe Dubuisson, and Michel Fessler. The lavish production is a joy to watch due to the cinematography of Dominique De Wever, who makes the best of the natural setting in which the film is set. Versailles is seen in all its splendor. The costumes are excellent, something that enhances the production.

Stanley Weber is the adult Louis. He gives an interesting performance making us believe he is none other than King Louis XV. The large supporting cast, too many to single anyone out, contribute to the success of the film.

Highly recommended for history fans. It will not disappoint.