8.0The King, the Squirrel and the Grass Snake · 2011
The King, the Squirrel and the Grass Snake (2011) is a Drama series directed by Laurent Heynemann, starring Lorànt Deutsch, Thierry Frémont, Sara Giraudeau.
Drama
8.0Overview
"The king, the squirrel and the grass snake" is a two‑part French historical drama set in 17th‑century Paris, following the intense rivalry between Nicolas Fouquet, the brilliant and flamboyant Superintendent of Finances, and Jean‑Baptiste Colbert, the calculating administrator determined to bring him down. As Fouquet rises in power, wealth, and prestige—building the magnificent château of Vaux‑le‑Vicomte and securing Mazarin’s favor—his influence begins to alarm the young Louis XIV. Colbert seizes the opportunity to undermine his rival, weaving a political trap that will reshape the future of the kingdom. Through court intrigues, shifting alliances, and the growing authority of the Sun King, the film portrays the fall of a man who shone too brightly and the birth of absolute monarchy in France.
Cast
Lorànt Deutsch, Thierry Frémont, Sara Giraudeau, Laurent Natrella, Carole Richert, Davy Sardou, Anne Loiret, Marie-Christine Adam
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What is "The King, the Squirrel and the Grass Snake" about?
"The king, the squirrel and the grass snake" is a two‑part French historical drama set in 17th‑century Paris, following the intense rivalry between Nicolas Fouquet, the brilliant and flamboyant Superintendent of Finances, and Jean‑Baptiste Colbert, the calculating administrator determined to bring him down. As Fouquet rises in power, wealth, and prestige—building the magnificent château of Vaux‑le‑Vicomte and securing Mazarin’s favor—his influence begins to alarm the young Louis XIV. Colbert seizes the opportunity to undermine his rival, weaving a political trap that will reshape the future of the kingdom. Through court intrigues, shifting alliances, and the growing authority of the Sun King, the film portrays the fall of a man who shone too brightly and the birth of absolute monarchy in France.
When was "The King, the Squirrel and the Grass Snake" released?
The King, the Squirrel and the Grass Snake was released in 2011.
Who stars in "The King, the Squirrel and the Grass Snake"?
The cast includes Lorànt Deutsch, Thierry Frémont, Sara Giraudeau, Laurent Natrella.
