Louis XV, le Soleil noir

2009 1h 30m FR

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3.6

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★3.6TMDB · 7

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Synopsis

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How Louis XV, a young king loved by his people, sensitive to the artistic and intellectual turmoil of his century (that of the Enlightenment), will end his reign in decay and hatred? Only fifteen years after his death, it's the Revolution.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Stanley Weber
Louis XV
François Berland
Richelieu
Féodor Atkine
Jacques Cassini
Marina Cristalle
Mme de Laborde
Léa Wiazemsky
Madame de Châteauroux
Blandine Bury
Mme de Mailly
William Mesguich
Monsieur
Coralie Revel
Mme du Barry

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Thierry Binisti
Writers: Jacques Dubuisson, Michel Fessler
Languages: French
Countries: France

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 17 years ago.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Part of the "La légende de Versailles" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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4 / 8

ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Thierry Binisti, shot by Dominique De Wever. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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7 / 8

CAST

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Stanley Weber and François Berland and Féodor Atkine carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1570625 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Thierry Binisti directs. Dominique De Wever behind the camera. Stéphane Kazadi cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 17 years ago.
3Part of the "La légende de Versailles" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Thierry Binisti, shot by Dominique De Wever. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor Stéphane Kazadi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Stanley Weber and François Berland and Féodor Atkine carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt1570625 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 7 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.