In 1721, the Regent of France, wanting to seal the peace with Spain, offers to the Spanish King, a marriage between their respective heirs: Louis XV, age 11, and Maria Anna Victoria, the 4-year-old Spanish princess. The Regent of France also offers to marry his daughter, Mademoiselle de Montpensier, 12, to the Prince of Asturias, the 14-year-old heir apparent to the Spanish throne. Madrid responds enthusiastically to both proposals, and the ceremonies are promptly organised. The exchange of princesses is to take place with great pomp on a small island, in the river bordering the two countries. Everything has been done to expect the best of the children, but nothing will proceed as planned.
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Marc Dugain
WRITER
Chantal Thomas
Marc Dugain
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Patrick André
Charles Gillibert
Genevieve Lemal
Julien Loeffler
Fabrice Smadja
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Lambert Wilson
Olivier Gourmet
Anamaria Vartolomei
Kacey Mottet-Klein
Catherine Mouchet
Igor Van Dessel
Thomas Mustin
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César Award 2018 - Best Foreign Film (Nominated)
Magritte Awards 2019 - Most Promising Newcomer (Award Winner - Thomas Mustin)
Saint Jean de Luz International Film Festival - WORLD PREMIERE (France, 2017)
WHAFF Film Festival - Best Actor Award (Belgium, 2017)
Arras Film Festival (France, 2017)
BCN Film Festival (Spain, 2018)
French Film Varilux Panorama (Brazil, 2018)
Shanghai International Film Festival (China, 2018)
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