The Death of Louis XIV

The Death of Louis XIV
Film poster
FrenchLa Mort de Louis XIV
Directed byAlbert Serra
Written by
  • Albert Serra
  • Thierry Lounas
Produced byThierry Lounas
StarringJean-Pierre Léaud
CinematographyJonathan Ricquebourg
Edited by
  • Ariadna Ribas
  • Artur Tort
  • Albert Serra
Music byMarc Verdaguer
Production
companies
  • Capricci Films
  • Rosa Filmes
  • Bobi Lux
  • Andergraun Films
Distributed byCapricci Films (France)
Release dates
  • 19 May 2016 (2016-05-19) (Cannes)
  • 2 November 2016 (2016-11-02) (France)
Running time
115 minutes
Countries
  • France
  • Portugal
  • Spain
LanguageFrench
Box office$209,715

The Death of Louis XIV (French: La Mort de Louis XIV) is a 2016 historical drama film directed by Albert Serra and starring Jean-Pierre Léaud. Set in 1715, it depicts the final days of Louis XIV of France. The film had its world premiere at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival on 19 May 2016. It was released in France on 2 November 2016 and received positive reviews from critics.