The Death of Louis XIV

The Death of Louis XIV

Directed by Albert Serra

Produced by Capricci Films, Rosa Filmes

2016115 min6.5 / 10

A meditative, claustrophobic portrait of a dying monarch's final days, focused on physical decline and the rituals surrounding mortality.

August 1715. After going for a walk, Louis XIV feels a pain in his leg. The next days, the king keeps fulfilling his duties and obligations, but his sleep is troubled and he has a serious fever. He barely eats and weakens increasingly. This is the start of the slow agony of the greatest king of France, surrounded by his relatives and doctors.

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  • Is The Death of Louis XIV sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Does The Death of Louis XIV end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 96% of films.

  • Is The Death of Louis XIV easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.

  • Is The Death of Louis XIV violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is The Death of Louis XIV scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

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56/ 100

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