The Royal Exchange

"Marriages, betrayals and power games"

2017 1h 41m FR

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Synopsis

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After many years of confrontation, the treasures of Spain and France are empty. In 1721, the regent of France draws up an ambitious plan to inaugurate an era of peace and prosperity that will heal the economies of both nations: his intention is to build a solid network of marriage alliances that will involve four children of very different ages who know nothing of betrayals and power games…

“Marriages, betrayals and power games”

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Cast

Lambert Wilson
Philip V
Anamaria Vartolomei
Louise Elisabeth
Olivier Gourmet
Regent Philippe d'Orléans
Catherine Mouchet
Madame de Ventadour
Kacey Mottet Klein
Don Luis
Igor van Dessel
Louis XV
Juliane Lepoureau
Marie Victoire
Andréa Ferréol
Princess Palatine

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Marc Dugain
Writers: Marc Dugain, Chantal Thomas
Languages: French
Countries: Belgium, France

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ERA

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Released 9 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Belgium, France.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Marc Dugain, shot by Gilles Porte. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Marc Tomasi. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Monica Coleman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Lambert Wilson and Anamaria Vartolomei and Olivier Gourmet carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Marriages, betrayals and power games".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt6350304 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Marc Dugain directs. Gilles Porte behind the camera. Marc Tomasi scores. Monica Coleman cuts. Produced in Belgium, France. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 9 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: Belgium, France.
3Directed by Marc Dugain, shot by Gilles Porte. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Marc Tomasi. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Monica Coleman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Lambert Wilson and Anamaria Vartolomei and Olivier Gourmet carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Marriages, betrayals and power games".
8IMDB entry: tt6350304 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 10 themes, including "spain", "france", "arranged marriage", "king louis xv of france".