The read
A Balasaur Score of 75 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.7/10, Rotten Tomatoes 100%. Critics rate it 33 points higher than audiences do. Scores higher than 80% of the 643 2010s history movies in this catalog.
Synopsis
After many years of confrontation, the treasures of Spain and France are empty. In 1721, the regent of France draws up an ambitious plan to inaugurate an era of peace and prosperity that will heal the economies of both nations: his intention is to build a solid network of marriage alliances that will involve four children of very different ages who know nothing of betrayals and power games…
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Critics rate it 33 points higher than audiences do.
164 audience votes
Key crew
- Marc DugainDirector
- Marc DugainScreenplay
- Chantal ThomasScreenplay
- Marc TomasiOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Lambert WilsonPhilip V
- Anamaria VartolomeiLouise Elisabeth
- Olivier GourmetRegent Philippe d'Orléans
- Catherine MouchetMadame de Ventadour
- Kacey Mottet KleinDon Luis
- Igor van DesselLouis XV
- Juliane LepoureauMarie Victoire
- Andréa FerréolPrincess Palatine
- Maya SansaElisabeth Farnese
- Patrick DescampsMaréchal de Villeroy
- Thomas MustinDuke of Condé
- Gwendolyn GourvenecLa Quadra
Movies like The Royal Exchange
Shows like The Royal Exchange
Themes
spainfrancearranged marriageking louis xv of francechild bride18th centurypalace intrigueabsolutismspanish historyfrench history