A Cursed Monarchy (2005)
It is the early 1300's and the treasury of France, under the rule of Philippe IV (Philippe le Bel or Philippe the Beautiful), is empty. The king decides the only solution is to raid the treasures of the Knights Templar (amongst others) and concocts various charges of treason, heresy and deviance against the Knights and their Grand Master Jacques de Molay. Having confessed under torture to the crimes of which he is accused, de Molay is condemned to be burned at the stake. With his dying breath he curses the king, the king's advisor (Guillaume de Nogaret), the pope (Pope Clement V) and the thirteen succeeding generations of their families. There follows one of the most dramatic periods in French history, half a century of political intrigue, murder, treason, war and famine, which ultimately culminates in the 100 Years War.
Cast
- Jeanne Moreau - Mahaut d'Artois
- Philippe Torreton - Robert d'Artois
- Claude Rich - Cardinal Deuze
- Line Renaud - Marie de Hongrie
- Vasile Albineț - Count
- Serena Autieri - Clémence de Hongrie
- Dan Badarau - Captain Bersumee
- Patrick Bouchitey - Master Evrard
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Cursed Monarchy about?
- It is the early 1300's and the treasury of France, under the rule of Philippe IV (Philippe le Bel or Philippe the Beautiful), is empty. The king decides the only solution is to raid the treasures of the Knights Templar (amongst others) and concocts various charges of treason, heresy and deviance against the Knights and their Grand Master Jacques de Molay. Having confessed under torture to the crimes of which he is accused, de Molay is condemned to be burned at the stake. With his dying breath he curses the king, the king's advisor (Guillaume de Nogaret), the pope (Pope Clement V) and the thirteen succeeding generations of their families. There follows one of the most dramatic periods in French history, half a century of political intrigue, murder, treason, war and famine, which ultimately culminates in the 100 Years War.
- Who directed A Cursed Monarchy?
- A Cursed Monarchy was directed by Josée Dayan.
- Who stars in A Cursed Monarchy?
- A Cursed Monarchy stars Jeanne Moreau, Philippe Torreton, Claude Rich, Line Renaud, Vasile Albineț, Serena Autieri.
- How long is A Cursed Monarchy?
- A Cursed Monarchy has a runtime of 8h 0m (480 minutes).
- What genre is A Cursed Monarchy?
- A Cursed Monarchy is a Drama, History film.