The film is a French-Belgian-German coproduction.
A pivotal scene shows Louis using expressionist dance to demonstrate his physical and divine superiority over the lords of France. Le roi danse(2000)
The film illustrates how Louis XIV used performance to consolidate his authority and control the French nobility. The film is a French-Belgian-German coproduction
Benoît Magimel stars as Louis XIV, alongside Boris Terral as Jean-Baptiste Lully and Tchéky Karyo as Molière. Le roi danse(2000)
The composer was essential in propagating music at court, developing grand ballets and operas that served the King's agenda.