The Death of Louis XIV
La Mort de Louis XIV
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.
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The Death of Louis XIV | Trailer | New ReleaseOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-03-03
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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
Vicenç Altaió
Le Brun
Jacques Henric
Père Le Tellier
Alain Lajoinie
Le Pelletier
Olivier Cadiot
Médecin 1
Philippe Crespeau
Médecin 2
Alain Reynaud
Médecin 3
Richard Plano
Médecin 4
Adrian Dunãrintu
Assistant Fagon
Francis Montaulard
Duc d'Orléans
José Wallenstein
Médecin 5
Filipe Duarte
Noble
Lluís Serrat
Ministre 3
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 31, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 20, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$17K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert Serra
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert Serra, Thierry Lounas
- Original Score
- Marc Verdaguer
- Original Title
- La Mort de Louis XIV
- Country of Origin
- France, Spain, Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- French, German, Latin
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Worldwide Gross
- $17K
- Production Studios
- Capricci Films, Rosa Filmes, Andergraun Films, Bobi Lux
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert Serra
Albert Serra, Thierry Lounas
Marc Verdaguer
Jonathan Ricquebourg
Albert Serra, Artur Tort, Ariadna Ribas
Thierry Lounas, Albert Serra, Claire Bonnefoy, Joaquim Sapinho, Montse Triola
Department Leadership Roster
Albert Serra
Editor
Artur Tort
Editor
Ariadna Ribas
Editor
Jonathan Ricquebourg
Director of Photography
Albert Serra
Director
Albert Serra
Screenplay
Thierry Lounas
Screenplay
Sebastián Vogler
Production Design
Nina Avramovic
Costume Design
Thierry Lounas
Producer
Albert Serra
Producer
Claire Bonnefoy
Producer
Joaquim Sapinho
Producer
Montse Triola
Producer
Marc Verdaguer
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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What is The Death of Louis XIV 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 directed The Death of Louis XIV?
The Death of Louis XIV was directed by Albert Serra.
Who stars in The Death of Louis XIV?
The principal cast of The Death of Louis XIV includes Jean-Pierre Léaud, Patrick d'Assumçao, Marc Susini, Bernard Belin, Irène Silvagni.
When was The Death of Louis XIV released and how long is it?
The Death of Louis XIV was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
How much did The Death of Louis XIV make at the box office?
The Death of Louis XIV grossed $17K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Death of Louis XIV?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Death of Louis XIV was composed by Marc Verdaguer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Death of Louis XIV?
The Death of Louis XIV holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).