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The Royal Exchange

The Royal Exchange

Marriages, betrayals and power games

20176.31h 41m

Overview

After many years of confrontation, the treasures of Spain and France are empty. In 1721, the regent of France draws up an ambitious plan to inaugurate an era of peace and prosperity that will heal the economies of both nations: his intention is to build a solid network of marriage alliances that will involve four children of very different ages who know nothing of betrayals and power games…

Directed by Marc Dugain
Written by Chantal Thomas, Marc Dugain
Produced by Patrick André
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Top Cast

Lambert Wilson

Lambert Wilson

Philip V

Anamaria Vartolomei

Anamaria Vartolomei

Louise Elisabeth

Olivier Gourmet

Olivier Gourmet

Regent Philippe d'Orléans

Catherine Mouchet

Catherine Mouchet

Madame de Ventadour

Kacey Mottet Klein

Kacey Mottet Klein

Don Luis

Igor van Dessel

Igor van Dessel

Louis XV

Juliane Lepoureau

Juliane Lepoureau

Marie Victoire

Andréa Ferréol

Andréa Ferréol

Princess Palatine

Maya Sansa

Maya Sansa

Elisabeth Farnese

Patrick Descamps

Patrick Descamps

Maréchal de Villeroy

Themes & Keywords

spainfrancearranged marriageking louis xv of francechild bride18th centurypalace intrigueabsolutismspanish historyfrench history

About The Royal Exchange

The Royal Exchange is a history, drama film released in 2017 exploring themes of spain, france, arranged marriage, king louis xv of france, child bride, 18th century. Directed by Marc Dugain, it stars Lambert Wilson, Anamaria Vartolomei, Olivier Gourmet. After many years of confrontation, the treasures of Spain and France are empty. In 1721, the regent of France draws up an ambitious plan to inaugurate an era of peace and prosperity that will heal the economies of both nations: his intention is to build a solid network of marriage alliances that will involve four children of very different ages who know nothing of betrayals and power games…

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