If you consider this that this is a period piece that takes place in the 1600's, I feel that its low budget look and feel enhances it authenticity. I imagine some of the dialogue is fictional, but the mainline of the story is apparently true. Yet the film feels realistic. I felt like I was a witness to history. Roberto Rossellini tells a compelling story with a purpose - to say this is the history of France and what a glorious history it is.
Louis the 14th takes power and he takes it absolutely. There's plenty of intrigue and amusement in this film. And though it's a fairly tame story, you're always wondering what's around the next corner. I can't recommend it highly enough.
Louis the 14th takes power and he takes it absolutely. There's plenty of intrigue and amusement in this film. And though it's a fairly tame story, you're always wondering what's around the next corner. I can't recommend it highly enough.