La putain du roi (1990)
Release Year: 1990
Alternative Title: The King's Whore, The King's Mistress, La donna del re
Director: Axel Corti
Writer: Axel Corti, Daniel Vigne, Derek Marlowe, Frederic Raphael, Jacques Tournier, Timothy Grimes
Summary
'La putain du roi' is a historical drama directed by Axel Corti in 1990, based on the novel 'The King's Whore' by Jean Cocteau. Set in the 17th century, the film revolves around King Victor Amadeus II of Piedmont and his destructive obsession with Jeanne, a married woman. The story is a critique of absolute monarchy, exploring how the king's personal desires negatively impact his leadership and the kingdom. It also examines themes of love, power, and duty through Jeanne's complex role as both a faithful wife and an unwilling royal mistress.
