After many years of confrontation, the treasures of Spain and France are empty. In 1721, the regent of France draws up an ambitious plan to inaugurate an era of peace and prosperity that will heal the economies of both nations: his intention is to build a solid network of marriage alliances that will involve four children of very different ages who know nothing of betrayals and power games…
The film is a quiet, tightly composed costume drama set behind palace walls, presenting the court as a cold machine. Children become pieces in matters of state, and the tone stays sober and observant rather than grand. The effect comes from faces, gestures and a discomfort that builds softly.
Good for you if you like historical dramas that watch power games and court etiquette quietly and closely.
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