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Louis XV, le Soleil noir
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Louis XV, le Soleil noir

2009-12-25 · 90 min · ★ 3.6

History · TV Movie

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.

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Directors
Thierry Binisti
Production companies
Les Films d'Ici
Countries
France
Status
Released

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Stanley WeberStanley WeberLouis XV
François BerlandFrançois BerlandRichelieu
Féodor AtkineFéodor AtkineJacques Cassini
Marina CristalleMme de Laborde
Léa WiazemskyLéa WiazemskyMadame de Châteauroux
Blandine BuryBlandine BuryMme de Mailly
William MesguichWilliam MesguichMonsieur
Coralie RevelCoralie RevelMme du Barry

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