The King's Daughters
Originally released in 2000. The King's Daughters is a drama/history film. directed by Patricia Mazuy.
Starring Isabelle Huppert, Jean-Pierre Kalfon, and Jean-François Balmer
Synopsis
Late 17th Century: Anne de Grandcamp and Lucie de Fontenelle, two little girls from Normandy, arrive at the Saint-Cyr school founded by Madame de Maintenon for educating the daughters of impoverished nobles ruined in wars and making them into free women. Madame de Maintenon is the secret wife of Louis XIV, and empowered by his support, she offers "her" two hundred fifty girls a playful and avant-garde education. Anne and Lucie, two inseparable friends, allow themselves to be carried away by the promise of a bright future. But Maintenon has arrived at the pinnacle of power through scheming and debasing herself and she now fears the fires of hell. She is counting on her model school to atone for her past sins.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 17, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (20 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Isabelle Huppert
as Madame de Maintenon
Jean-Pierre Kalfon
as Louis XIV
Jean-François Balmer
as Racine
Nina Meurisse
as Lucie de Fontenelle
Morgane Moré
as Anne de Grandcamp
Bernard Waver
as l'abbé Gobelin
Jeanne Le Bigot
as Lucie de Fontenelle jeune
Mathilde Lechasles
as Anne de Grandcamp jeune
Pierre Brault
as Lazariste
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Archipel 33>35
- Lichtblick Film
- Entre Chien et Loup
- ARTE France Cinéma
- France 2 Cinéma
- WDR
- FMB Films
- ACCAAN
- Les Films du Camélia
- Cinéart
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The King's Daughters about?
Late 17th Century: Anne de Grandcamp and Lucie de Fontenelle, two little girls from Normandy, arrive at the Saint-Cyr school founded by Madame de Maintenon for educating the daughters of impoverish...
Who directed The King's Daughters?
The King's Daughters was directed by Patricia Mazuy.
How long is The King's Daughters?
The King's Daughters has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was The King's Daughters released?
The King's Daughters was released on May 17, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The King's Daughters?
The main cast of The King's Daughters includes Isabelle Huppert, Jean-Pierre Kalfon, Jean-François Balmer, Nina Meurisse, Morgane Moré.