| Description |
1 videodisc (94 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Series |
Criterion Collection ; 456 |
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Criterion collection (DVD videodiscs) ; 456.
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| Note |
Originally broadcast on French television in 1966. |
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Special features: New, restored digital transfer; "Taking power:" a multimedia essay by Tag Gallagher; "The last utopia:" a documentary about Rossellini's late career; video interview with artistic advisor Jean Dominique de la Rochefoucauld and script supervisor Michelle Podroznik; video interview with Renzo Rossellini; a new essay by critic Colin MacCabe. |
| Credits |
Cinematographers, Georges Leclerc, Jean-Louis Picavet ; editor, Armand Ridel ; costume designer, Christiane Coste ; produced by Office de Radiodiffusion Télévision Française. |
| Cast |
Jean-Marie Patte, Raymond Jourdan, Silvagni, Katharina Renn, Dominique Vincent, Pierre Barrat, Fernand Fabre, Françoise Ponty, Joelle Laugeois. |
| Summary |
Director Rossellini's realist portrait of the early years of the reign of the Sun King, France's Louis XIV. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation ; Dolby Digital mono. |
| Language |
French dialogue, optional English subtitles. |
| Subject |
Louis XIV, King of France, 1638-1715 -- Drama.
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Château de Versailles (Versailles, France) -- Drama.
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Intrigue -- France -- Drama.
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France -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715 -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Historical films.
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Biographical films.
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Made-for-TV movies.
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Motion pictures, French.
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| Added Author |
Rossellini, Roberto, 1906-1977. Director.
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Erlanger, Philippe, 1903-1987- Scenarist.
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Gruault, Jean. Screenwriter.
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Patte, Jean-Marie. Actor.
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Jourdan, Raymond. Actor.
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Silvagni. Actor.
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Renn, Katharina, -1975. Actor.
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Vincent, Dominique. Actor.
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Barrat, Pierre. Actor.
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Fabre, Fernand, 1899-1987. Actor.
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Ponty, Françoise. Actor.
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Laugeois, Joelle. Actor.
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Rossellini, Renzo, 1941- Interviewee.
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La Rochefoucauld, Jean Dominique de. Interviewee.
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Podroznik, Michelle. Interviewee.
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Gallagher, Tag.
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MacCabe, Colin.
Long live the cinema!
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Office de radiodiffusion-télévision française.
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Criterion Collection (Firm)
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| Note |
Title on container: Taking of power by Louis XIV |
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Also known as: Rise of Louis XIV |
| ISBN |
9781604651089 |
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1604651083 |
| Standard No. |
715515034623 |
| Music No. |
CC1787D Criterion Collection |
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