The King's Daughters (2000)

The King's Daughters (2000) poster

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.

Director: Patricia Mazuy
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Runtime: 119 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: John Cale
Cinematography: Thomas Mauch
Editing: Ludo Troch
Production: Archipel 33>35, Lichtblick Film, Entre Chien et Loup, ARTE France Cinéma, France 2 Cinéma, WDR, FMB Films, ACCAAN, Les Films du Camélia, Cinéart
Country: France, Germany, Belgium
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Themes

Forbidden Royal Romance and Duty, Monarchy, Royalty, and Dynasties, Epic Historical Stories

Keywords

virtue, girls' boarding school, hysteria, royalty, mistress, woman director, 17th century, women's rights, louis xiv

More Films by Director: Patricia Mazuy
More Films in Genre: Drama, History, Romance

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 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.
Who directed The King's Daughters?
The King's Daughters was directed by Patricia Mazuy.
Who stars in The King's Daughters?
The King's Daughters stars Isabelle Huppert, Jean-Pierre Kalfon, Jean-François Balmer, Nina Meurisse, Morgane Moré, Bernard Waver.
How long is The King's Daughters?
The King's Daughters has a runtime of 1h 59m (119 minutes).
What genre is The King's Daughters?
The King's Daughters is a Drama, History, Romance film.
Where was The King's Daughters produced?
The King's Daughters was produced in France, Germany, Belgium.
What are the themes of The King's Daughters?
The themes of The King's Daughters include: Forbidden Royal Romance and Duty, Monarchy, Royalty, and Dynasties, Epic Historical Stories.