In 1671, with war brewing with Holland, a penniless prince invites Louis XIV to three days of festivities at a chateau in Chantilly. The prince wants a commission as a general, so the extravagances are to impress the king. In charge of all is the steward, , a man of honor, talent, and low birth. The prince is craven in his longing for stature: no task is too menial or dishonorable for him to give . While tries to sustain dignity, he finds himself attracted to Anne de Montausier, the king's newest mistress. In , she finds someone who's authentic, living out his principles within the casual cruelties of court politics. Can the two of them escape unscathed?

Starring:

Alain Stern, Albert Goldberg, Andre Chaumeau, Arielle Dombasle, Corentin Daumas, David Gabison, Dominique Frot, Edwin Apps, Emilie Ohana, Feodor Atkine, Fiona Curzon, Geoffrey Bateman, Gerard Depardieu, Hywel Bennett, James Thierree, Jay Benedict, Jerôme Pradon, Julian Glover, Julian Sands, Julie-Anne Roth, Lionel Vitrant, Louise Vincent, Marine De

Genre:

Drama, Romance, Biography