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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Studio:
Office Du Radiodiffusion Television Francise
Released:
2009-01-13
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17951020619
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Raymond Pelissier, Maurice Barrier, François Bernard, André Dumas, Raymond Jourdan, Jean-Jacques Lecomte, Rita Maiden, Jean... Very good. 1966 Run time: 100. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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.