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La Mort De Louis XIV
''The Death of Louis XIV'' (french: La Mort de Louis XIV) is a 2016 historical drama film directed by Albert Serra and starring Jean-Pierre Léaud. Set in 1715, it depicts the final days of Louis XIV of France. The film had its world premiere at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival on 19 May 2016. It was released in France on 2 November 2016. Plot Louis XIV lies in his bed. Because of the gangrene, his foot becomes blackened. Cast Production Director Albert Serra and producer Thierry Lounas wrote the screenplay for the film. Jean-Pierre Léaud played the lead role. For the film, Albert Serra did not have any rehearsals. Filming took place in the surroundings of the Château de Hautefort in 2015. It took 15 days to shoot the film in total. Release The film had its world premiere at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival on 19 May 2016. It was released in France on 2 November 2016. Reception Critical response On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 88 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Albert Serra
Albert Serra (Catalan pronunciation: ™lß'ɛɾ sÉ›rÉ™born 9 October 1975) is a Spanish independent filmmaker and manager of the production company Andergraun Films, set up by Montse Triola primarily to produce Serra's films. He is best known for his films ''Story of My Death'' (2013) and ''The Death of Louis XIV'' (2016), starring Jean-Pierre Léaud. Serra has been called "one of the most singular and radical filmmakers working today." Awards and festival selections * ''Honor of the Knights'' (2006) ** 2006 Viennale Directors' Fortnight - FIPRESCI Prize ** Best Feature Film, also ''Holden Award for Best Script - Special Mention'', at the 2006 Torino Film Festival ** Grand Prize at the 2006 Entrevues Belfort film festival ** Best Emerging Director and Best Film in Catalan Language awards, 2006 Barcelona Cinema Awards ** Selected by Cahiers du Cinéma as one of the 10 best films of 2007. * ''Birdsong'' (2008) ** 2008 Cannes Directors' Fortnight ** Best Film and Best Director ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |