The King Is Dancing

The King Is Dancing

6.5IMDb Score
Released:2000-12-06
Genre:Drama, History, Music
Duration:115 min
Country:Belgium, France, Germany
Director:Gérard Corbiau
Actors:Benoît Magimel, Boris Terral, Tchéky Karyo, Colette Emmanuelle, Cécile Bois
Production:K-Star, France 2 Cinéma, Canal+

Overview:

Louis XIV, the French sun-king has two passions, establishing absolute rule over the realm -after decades of religious/civil wars- by divine right and artistic brilliancy as a dancer

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