La putain du roi (1990)
Anno di Uscita: 1990
Titolo Alternativo: The King's Whore, The King's Mistress, La donna del re
Regista: Axel Corti
Sceneggiatore: Axel Corti, Daniel Vigne, Derek Marlowe, Frederic Raphael, Jacques Tournier, Timothy Grimes
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Genere: Drama, Film Based On A Novel, History, Romance
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In 'La putain du roi', King Victor Amadeus II of Piedmont falls madly in love with Jeanne, the wife of one of his courtiers, upon their first meeting. Despite Jeanne's loyalty to her husband and resistance towards the king's advances, he becomes obsessed with her. The entire court pressures Jeanne to become the king's mistress to save the kingdom from his distracted rule. After much coercion, she agrees but makes it clear that she does not return his affections. Throughout the film, the king's passion for Jeanne grows, leading him to neglect his duties and even abandoning his troops during a war to nurse her through an illness. The film explores themes of power dynamics, obsession, and duty.
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Riepilogo
'La putain du roi' is a historical drama directed by Axel Corti in 1990, based on the novel 'The King's Whore' by Jean Cocteau. Set in the 17th century, the film revolves around King Victor Amadeus II of Piedmont and his destructive obsession with Jeanne, a married woman. The story is a critique of absolute monarchy, exploring how the king's personal desires negatively impact his leadership and the kingdom. It also examines themes of love, power, and duty through Jeanne's complex role as both a faithful wife and an unwilling royal mistress.
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