One day I was talking to an elderly french sir and we talked about France historical figures and who the people liked the most. He mentioned King Louis XIV and how he was a good heart gentleman. I think this movie is the perfect depiction of him. Not the ruthless poor-hating tyrant my lazy history teacher teached me
I think you are confusing Louis XIV with Louis XVI. Louis XIV was known as the Sun King and his reign was marked by unprecedented prosperity. Louis XVI was the one beheaded during the French Revolution.
@@KiraHelenRose no, I remember clearly my french friend saying Louis XIV. But in my country, in schools, they teach that every monarch in history was a tyrant
Um... You're both right and wrong. Louis XIV wasn't what we would call by today's standards a "good man". Whilst he wasn't entirely bloodthirsty and poor hating as some representations would have him depicted and he certainly did a lot for the arts and French culture, he was the one who set France onto the course which would ultimately lead to the revolution 100 years late. He started many wars, most of which were crippling for France, tore up the Edict of Nantes which had ensured peace between Protestants and Catholics and chased out many of the latter which was a crazy decision as they were, at the time, some of the most skilled and learned workmen in the country. That being said, he did have a "softer side" and was very fond of many of his servants and children and did do a lot of good work for the poor (Invalides, attempts to make Paris more salubrious, etc.). As a point of note, Louis XIV is depicted as being an old man in this film. He did relax a fair bit in his last years. In actuality, in 1683, he wasn't yet 50. André Le-Nôtre (actually far older than the king) however was in his 70s as opposed to Matthias Schoenarts who I think is in his late 30s at the time of filming, so they swapped the ages for the story. Louis XVI, who was beheaded in 1793, wasn't cut out for ruling a kingdom and admitted so as much when he ascended to the throne "God help us, we are too young to rule". He made a series of catastrophic decisions, especially France's involvement in the American War of Independence and sadly paid the price. On all accounts however, despite being a big spender, he was a kind man at heart and truly wanted what was best for France and its people but simply didn't know how to achieve it. History is far more complicated than it appears.
@@johnblake4589I like your summary 😁 I've always liked the Sun King in movies, but it's strange to think he's the reason my family ended up in Africa (French Hugonotes). History is truly fascinating.
A man in the late 1700s was talking to a gentleman about architecture, farming, carpentry, politics, music, religion he left and he found out later that he was talking to Thomas Jefferson!
A most wonderful movie and a huge tribute to Alan Rickman s talent as an actor and a director. Loved every single minute of it.
I watch this scene over and over. It took me a while to realize why - the obvious, that Alan Rickman was indeed a king.
I so wish that they could have done more movies together! Their chemistry on screen is perfect!
this is such a sweet and gentle scene. I haven't seen the movie, but this scene alone I a masterpiece.
It's worth it, the whole movie. :3
Highly recommend a watch!
I can listen to his voice all day ❤
how I miss Alan's lovely voice...
Cancer is a cruel thing
Yes, he was ill in this movie. Kate said he was getting chemotherapy during this filming 😢
Aww Sense and Sensibility reunion!
The sweetest dissembling and then revelation. It is wonderful and almost heartbreaking to watch Alan Rickman in this.
I love this part a lot, Alan Rickman is perfect in this role, he shines in it, the little detail.
I love the little subterfuge, and how the King wasn't really put out much at all. It is indeed quite sweet.
RIP Alan
This movie was such a masterpiece.
Dear Alan should've been nominated & should have won a bloody Oscar for this film as should have Kate!
I absolutely lurved this scene between Sabine & who she thought was the King's gardener but turns out he's the bloomin' King himself!
The soundtrack is exceptional !
Post Sense and Sensibility next! Marianne and Colonel Brandon
One of my faves of his. The scene that follows is the best.
Alan: Ohh
Its perfect.
Awesome movie and Alan Rickman is always a joy to watch.
One of my favorite scenes
When you are the king you are whoever you say you are
One day I was talking to an elderly french sir and we talked about France historical figures and who the people liked the most. He mentioned King Louis XIV and how he was a good heart gentleman. I think this movie is the perfect depiction of him. Not the ruthless poor-hating tyrant my lazy history teacher teached me
I think you are confusing Louis XIV with Louis XVI. Louis XIV was known as the Sun King and his reign was marked by unprecedented prosperity. Louis XVI was the one beheaded during the French Revolution.
@@KiraHelenRose no, I remember clearly my french friend saying Louis XIV. But in my country, in schools, they teach that every monarch in history was a tyrant
Um... You're both right and wrong.
Louis XIV wasn't what we would call by today's standards a "good man". Whilst he wasn't entirely bloodthirsty and poor hating as some representations would have him depicted and he certainly did a lot for the arts and French culture, he was the one who set France onto the course which would ultimately lead to the revolution 100 years late. He started many wars, most of which were crippling for France, tore up the Edict of Nantes which had ensured peace between Protestants and Catholics and chased out many of the latter which was a crazy decision as they were, at the time, some of the most skilled and learned workmen in the country. That being said, he did have a "softer side" and was very fond of many of his servants and children and did do a lot of good work for the poor (Invalides, attempts to make Paris more salubrious, etc.).
As a point of note, Louis XIV is depicted as being an old man in this film. He did relax a fair bit in his last years. In actuality, in 1683, he wasn't yet 50. André Le-Nôtre (actually far older than the king) however was in his 70s as opposed to Matthias Schoenarts who I think is in his late 30s at the time of filming, so they swapped the ages for the story.
Louis XVI, who was beheaded in 1793, wasn't cut out for ruling a kingdom and admitted so as much when he ascended to the throne "God help us, we are too young to rule". He made a series of catastrophic decisions, especially France's involvement in the American War of Independence and sadly paid the price. On all accounts however, despite being a big spender, he was a kind man at heart and truly wanted what was best for France and its people but simply didn't know how to achieve it.
History is far more complicated than it appears.
Taught
@@johnblake4589I like your summary 😁 I've always liked the Sun King in movies, but it's strange to think he's the reason my family ended up in Africa (French Hugonotes). History is truly fascinating.
- I played Richard the Third. Five curtain calls. [ Dr. Lazarus, Galaxy Quest]
this comment 😄😍 10/10
This is like a poem... Sweet
RIP🌹Alan
Alan Rickman ❤ Miss him.
Alan😢
R I P. Allan Rickman.
A man in the late 1700s was talking to a gentleman about architecture, farming, carpentry, politics, music, religion he left and he found out later that he was talking to Thomas Jefferson!
So that's also what happened here right.. she 1st didn't know he was the king until half way thru the conversation
RIP Alan 🌹🌹 🌹🌹 🌹🌹 🌹 1111.
Really good movie
it kinds of reminds
movie sense and sensibility
The ROSE🌹
Middleton Gardens 🌹
Snape severious snape
Me: Hey mom what did I get on my test?
My mom: ehhhh- well-
Me: 2:34
Can u do one one crocodile death swamp
I miss snape
Same
she got voldemort in the reader and snape in this film
This guy is from Harry Potter
howdy
First
To do nothing
3rd