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Who Is King Louis Occur?

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One of history’s most eccentric and powerful figures is brought to screen in this compelling historical biopic directed by Bernardo Bertolucci. Anthony Hopkins stars as King Louis XIV, the longest reigning monarch of France, ruling from 1643 to his death in 1715. Barely five years old when he inherits the rule of 19 million subjects and an unstable government, Louis is placed under the care of his regent, Queen Anne of Austria (Helen Mirren). Together these two enjoy an intense bond, uncommon for the time, in which they share a love for the arts and food. During his childhood, Louis is primed for leadership by his godfather, Chief Minister Cardinal Jules Mazarin, played by Daniel Day-Lewis. Following the death of Mazarin in 1661, Louis ascends
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