The King, the Squirrel and the Grass Snake
“To shine too brightly is to challenge the sun.”
Series Overview
"The king, the squirrel and the grass snake" is a two‑part French historical drama set in 17th‑century Paris, following the intense rivalry between Nicolas Fouquet, the brilliant and flamboyant Superintendent of Finances, and Jean‑Baptiste Colbert, the calculating administrator determined to bring him down. As Fouquet rises in power, wealth, and prestige—building the magnificent château of Vaux‑le‑Vicomte and securing Mazarin’s favor—his influence begins to alarm the young Louis XIV. Colbert seizes the opportunity to undermine his rival, weaving a political trap that will reshape the future of the kingdom. Through court intrigues, shifting alliances, and the growing authority of the Sun King, the film portrays the fall of a man who shone too brightly and the birth of absolute monarchy in France.
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1 Season • 2 Episodes
95 min per episode
2011 – 2011
Premiered: Sat, Mar 5, 2011
Laurent HeynemannLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Episode 2”
The second part depicts Fouquet’s gradual downfall. After the lavish celebration at Vaux — perceived by Louis XIV as a personal affront — the king decides to assert his authority with a decisive blow. Colbert intensifies his campaign, gathering evidence, forging alliances, and manipulating circumstances to ensure Fouquet’s condemnation. Arrested by d’Artagnan, Fouquet faces a political trial shaped by royal vengeance, state interests, and fierce power struggles. This episode portrays Louis XIV establishing himself as an absolute monarch, Colbert as a cold and calculating strategist, and Fouquet fighting to preserve his honor against a judicial machine already set against him.
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Cast & Creators
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Lorànt Deutsch
Fouquet
Thierry Frémont
Colbert
Sara Giraudeau
Marie-Madeleine Fouquet
Laurent Natrella
D'Artagnan
Carole Richert
Madale de Sévigné
Davy Sardou
Louis XIV
Anne Loiret
Anne d'Autriche
Marie-Christine Adam
Marie de Maupeou
Marie-Julie Baup
Catherine de Manneville
Lizzie Brocheré
Louise dela Vallière
Jean-Pol Dubois
Mazarin
Dominique Frot
Brigitte Lalloy
André Thorent
Pierre Séguier
Adeline D'Hermy
Françoise de Sévigné
Alban Casterman
Jean de La Fontaine
Yann Pradal
François Vatel
Philippe Uchan
Louis Le Vau
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Laurent Heynemann
Laurent Heynemann, Didier Decoin, Sarah Romano
Bruno Coulais
Jean-François Robin
Marie-Josée Audiard
Jean-Luc Ormières, Caroline Adrian
Department Leadership Roster
Didier Decoin
Writer
Laurent Heynemann
Screenplay
Bruno Coulais
Original Music Composer
Jean-François Robin
Director of Photography
Marie-Josée Audiard
Editor
Jean-Luc Ormières
Producer
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What is The King, the Squirrel and the Grass Snake about?
"The king, the squirrel and the grass snake" is a two‑part French historical drama set in 17th‑century Paris, following the intense rivalry between Nicolas Fouquet, the brilliant and flamboyant Superintendent of Finances, and Jean‑Baptiste Colbert, the calculating administrator determined to bring him down. As Fouquet rises in power, wealth, and prestige—building the magnificent château of Vaux‑le‑Vicomte and securing Mazarin’s favor—his influence begins to alarm the young Louis XIV. Colbert seizes the opportunity to undermine his rival, weaving a political trap that will reshape the future of the kingdom. Through court intrigues, shifting alliances, and the growing authority of the Sun King, the film portrays the fall of a man who shone too brightly and the birth of absolute monarchy in France.
How many seasons does The King, the Squirrel and the Grass Snake have?
The King, the Squirrel and the Grass Snake comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The King, the Squirrel and the Grass Snake?
Key cast members in The King, the Squirrel and the Grass Snake include Lorànt Deutsch, Thierry Frémont, Sara Giraudeau, Laurent Natrella, Carole Richert.
Who created or directed The King, the Squirrel and the Grass Snake?
The King, the Squirrel and the Grass Snake was developed and directed by Laurent Heynemann.