The King's Daughters
Saint-Cyr
Synopsis
Late 17th Century: Anne de Grandcamp and Lucie de Fontenelle, two little girls from Normandy, arrive at the Saint-Cyr school founded by Madame de Maintenon for educating the daughters of impoverished nobles ruined in wars and making them into free women. Madame de Maintenon is the secret wife of Louis XIV, and empowered by his support, she offers "her" two hundred fifty girls a playful and avant-garde education. Anne and Lucie, two inseparable friends, allow themselves to be carried away by the promise of a bright future. But Maintenon has arrived at the pinnacle of power through scheming and debasing herself and she now fears the fires of hell. She is counting on her model school to atone for her past sins.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patricia Mazuy
- Screenplay & Story
- Patricia Mazuy, Yves Thomas
- Original Score
- John Cale
- Original Title
- Saint-Cyr
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- Archipel 33>35, Lichtblick Film, Entre Chien et Loup, ARTE France Cinéma, France 2 Cinéma, WDR, FMB Films, ACCAAN, Les Films du Camélia, Cinéart
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patricia Mazuy
Patricia Mazuy, Yves Thomas, Yves Dangerfield
John Cale
Thomas Mauch
Ludo Troch
Denis Freyd
Department Leadership Roster
Patricia Mazuy
Screenplay
Yves Thomas
Screenplay
John Cale
Original Music Composer
Denis Freyd
Producer
Ludo Troch
Editor
Thomas Mauch
Director of Photography
Patricia Mazuy
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The King's Daughters
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What is The King's Daughters about?
Late 17th Century: Anne de Grandcamp and Lucie de Fontenelle, two little girls from Normandy, arrive at the Saint-Cyr school founded by Madame de Maintenon for educating the daughters of impoverished nobles ruined in wars and making them into free women. Madame de Maintenon is the secret wife of Louis XIV, and empowered by his support, she offers "her" two hundred fifty girls a playful and avant-garde education. Anne and Lucie, two inseparable friends, allow themselves to be carried away by the promise of a bright future. But Maintenon has arrived at the pinnacle of power through scheming and debasing herself and she now fears the fires of hell. She is counting on her model school to atone for her past sins.
Who directed The King's Daughters?
The King's Daughters was directed by Patricia Mazuy.
Who stars in The King's Daughters?
The principal cast of The King's Daughters includes Isabelle Huppert, Jean-Pierre Kalfon, Jean-François Balmer, Nina Meurisse, Morgane Moré.
When was The King's Daughters released and how long is it?
The King's Daughters was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for The King's Daughters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The King's Daughters was composed by John Cale.
Is The King's Daughters based on a book or true story?
The King's Daughters is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Yves Dangerfield".