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The Taking of Power by Louis XIV
The Taking of Power by Louis XIV

The Taking of Power by Louis XIV

7.2/10
October 8, 1966
95 minutes
Roberto Rossellini
Drama History

Overview

Cardinal Mazarin dies, leaving a power vacuum in which the young Louis asserts his intention to govern as well as rule. Mazarin's fiscal advisor, Colbert, warns against Fouquet, the Superintendant who has been systematically looting the treasury and wants to be prime minister. Fouquet believes Louis will soon tire of exercizing power and overplays his hand by offering a bribe to Louis' mistress to be his ally. She reports this to the king who arrests Fouquet. Louis and Colbert design a brilliant strategy to keep merchants making money, nobles in debt, the urban poor working and fed, and peasants untaxed.

Where to Watch

Stream

Criterion Channel

Movie Details

Release Date

October 8, 1966

Runtime

95 minutes

Director

Roberto Rossellini

Rating

7.2/10

Production Companies

ORTF

Cast

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