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. ...
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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, Rovi
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Add this copy of The Taking of Power By Louis XIV (the Criterion to cart. $15.01, new condition, Sold by Streetlight_Records rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Santa Cruz, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2009 by Criterion Collection.
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Add this copy of The Taking of Power by Louis XIV [Criterion Collection] to cart. $29.26, new condition, Sold by Importcds rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Sunrise, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2009 by Office Du Radiodiffusion Television Francise.
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2009
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Jean-Marie Patte; Raymond Jourdan; Katharina Renn; Silvagni; Pierre Barrat; Maurice Barrier. New. Run time: 100 mins. Language: French. New in new packaging. USA Orders only! Brand New product! please allow delivery times of 3-7 business days within the USA. US orders only please.
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2009, Office Du Radiodiffusion Television Francise
Authenticity amazing, but not a MOVIE--similar to problem Sophia Capolla had with Marie Antionette, but better for student viewing because no sexy story line. My copy almost black & white its so faded, so look for a newer copy if you want full visual impact. Fine for my purposes, to show the control via ritual without seeming to attack some religion or another.
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