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The King is Dancing (Le Roi danse) is a 2000 costume drama by Belgian filmmaker Gérard Corbiau based on Philippe Beaussant's biography of Jean-Baptiste Lully, Lully ou le musicien du soleil (1992).
The King Is Dancing. Page 1 of 7, 7 total items. Page 1 of 6, 11 total items. Gerard Corbiau's look at the rapport between a French king and his favorite composer starts when Louis XIV...
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Dec 6, 2000 · Writer. Louis XIV, the French sun-king has two passions, establishing absolute rule over the realm -after decades of religious/civil wars- by divine right and artistic brilliancy as a dancer.
Jun 21, 2002 · Opulent musical drama set in 17th century France, following the rise of Louis XIV and his relationship with court composer Lully.
The King is Dancing (Le Roi danse) is a 2000 costume drama by Belgian filmmaker Gérard Corbiau based on Philippe Beaussant's biography of Jean-Baptiste Lully, Lully ou le musicien du soleil (1992).
In the early years of his reign, young King Louis XIV uses his power and influence to advance the cause of the arts, patronizing composer Jean-Baptiste Lully and playwright Molière. Beautiful, interesting, incredible cinema.
Dec 6, 2000 · Corbiau repeats the Farinelli formula, artistic rivalry and social private drama expressed in dazzling, sometimes excessively lavish baroque scenery, music and costume, but this time in its ultimate setting: Versailles.
