France is under the reign of the militaristic King Louis XIV (Leonardo DiCaprio), who is bankrupting the country with his unpopular wars. When starving peasants in Paris start rioting for food, he responds by ordering his chief adviser Pierre to send them rotten food - although he later orders Pierre executed for this and all rioters killed. Meanwhile, the king continues to wallow in hedonistic luxury and seduce a parade of women. The legendary Three Musketeers have retired from their posts...
A female landscape designer takes on the challenge of creating a garden at the Palace of Versailles. Along the way, she faces obstacles and must navigate the intrigues and politics of the royal court.
Untamable Angelique (1967) is set in the 17th century and follows the story of a female protagonist named Angelique. She gets involved in a thrilling adventure filled with pirates, kidnapping, rescue missions, and a dangerous slave market. Based on a novel, the movie takes place during the reign of Louis XIV and explores themes of truth, ship voyages, and the fight for freedom.
Vatel, the head steward of a prince, is tasked with organizing a lavish feast to impress the king. As he deals with the demands of the royal court, he also finds himself falling in love and facing the challenges of the Baroque era.
Angelique, a brave and determined heroine, embarks on a mission in the French court during the reign of King Louis XIV. She faces challenges and dangers as she navigates the lavish world of Versailles and battles against her enemies.
Young Blades is an historical fantasy television series that aired on PAX from January to June 2005, lasting only thirteen episodes before cancellation. Set in 17th century France, it followed the adventures of four Musketeers: ⁕d'Artagnan, son of the legendary d'Artagnan in Alexandre Dumas, père's novel The Three Musketeers. ⁕Jacqueline, alias Jacques, a woman disguised as a man while on the run for murder. ⁕Siroc, an inventor. ⁕Ramon, a poet. Other main characters include the Musketeers' leader, Captain Duval; Queen Anne; Cardinal Mazarin; and a fifteen-year-old Louis XIV. The latter three characters are based on historical figures.
In 1715, the end of King Louis XIV's reign is plagued by a terminal illness, leg infection, and a desperate search for a cure. The French king experiences immense pain, impaired mobility, and relies on a phony doctor and early medicine in the hopes of prolonging his life. As his agony continues, the stinking man faces the harsh reality of his impending demise amidst the grandeur of the Palace of Versailles.
A historical drama depicting the rise to power of King Louis XIV of France and his transformation of the country into an absolute monarchy.
During the Great Northern War, a Russian soldier seeks revenge against a mysterious stranger who killed his love interest. As he navigates through battles and encounters with the Swedish army, he must confront his own morality and desires for revenge.
In the illustrious court of Versailles, King Louis XIV faces various challenges and scandals while dealing with his tumultuous love life, extravagant feasts, and political intrigues. Amidst all this, a beautiful diamond necklace sparks a scandalous plot that threatens to bring down the monarchy.
January 1649: Since the death of his father, the young Louis XIV must undergo the hard apprenticeship of royal power. He must face the intrigues of the great ones of the kingdom who lead La Fronde, the agreements and the betrayals of those close to him. He is helped in this by his mother Anne of Austria and by the Cardinal Mazarin.
The King's Daughters is a historical drama that takes place in 17th century France. The movie follows the lives of young girls in a prestigious boarding school called Saint-Cyr. The story explores themes of love, friendship, power, and societal norms as the girls navigate their way through the strict and often oppressive environment. The film also delves into the relationships between the girls and their educators, as well as the broader political and social context of the time. Secrets are revealed, alliances are formed, and sacrifices are made as the girls strive to find their place in a world dominated by men.
Drama centering around the life at the court of Louis XIV and the role of the Marquise de Maintenon.
The chateau of Versailles is believed to have been a dirty palace: a place where everyone tossed the contents of their chamber pots from the windows above… Yet during the chateau’s construction, Louis XIV had given thought to commodities, and several public latrines were built as well as a very modern water system. So where did this bad reputation come from?
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