Le Roi danse


1h 54m 2001

Brief Synopsis

In the early years of his reign, young King Louis XIV uses his power and influence to advance the cause of the arts, patronizing composer Jean-Baptiste Lully and playwright Moliere. But as Louis grows older, his support for the arts diminishes, and Lully is pitted against Moliere, as the two artists

Film Details

Also Known As
Der König tanzt, King is Dancing, The, König tanzt, Roi danse
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Foreign
Period
Release Date
2001
Production Company
France 2 Cinéma; Rtl Group; StudioCanal; Tf1 International
Distribution Company
REMSTAR; A-Film Distribution; Belga Films; Buena Vista International; Filmladen Gmbh; Ufd
Location
Belgium; Germany; France

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 54m

Synopsis

In the early years of his reign, young King Louis XIV uses his power and influence to advance the cause of the arts, patronizing composer Jean-Baptiste Lully and playwright Moliere. But as Louis grows older, his support for the arts diminishes, and Lully is pitted against Moliere, as the two artists try to secure the King's future patronage.

Film Details

Also Known As
Der König tanzt, King is Dancing, The, König tanzt, Roi danse
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Foreign
Period
Release Date
2001
Production Company
France 2 Cinéma; Rtl Group; StudioCanal; Tf1 International
Distribution Company
REMSTAR; A-Film Distribution; Belga Films; Buena Vista International; Filmladen Gmbh; Ufd
Location
Belgium; Germany; France

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 54m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2001

Released in United States February 2001

Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) May 24 - June 17, 2001.

Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (Panorama) February 7-18, 2001.

Released in United States 2001 (Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) May 24 - June 17, 2001.)

Released in United States February 2001 (Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (Panorama) February 7-18, 2001.)