A Cursed Monarchy (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2005, A Cursed Monarchy is a drama and history film directed by Josée Dayan, running about 480 minutes.
What it’s about. It is the early 1300's and the treasury of France, under the rule of Philippe IV (Philippe le Bel or Philippe the Beautiful), is empty. The king decides the only solution is to raid the treasures of the Knights Templar (amongst others) and concocts various charges of treason, heresy and deviance against the Knights and their Grand Master Jacques de Molay. Having confessed under torture to the crimes of which he is accused, de Molay is condemned to be burned at the stake. With his dying breath he curses the king, the king's advisor (Guillaume de Nogaret), the pope (Pope Clement V) and the thirteen succeeding generations of their families. There follows one of the most dramatic periods in French history, half a century of political intrigue, murder, treason, war and famine, which ultimately culminates in the 100 Years War.
Who’s in it. A Cursed Monarchy stars Jeanne Moreau as Mahaut d'Artois, Philippe Torreton as Robert d'Artois, Claude Rich as Cardinal Deuze and Line Renaud as Marie de Hongrie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, A Cursed Monarchy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Cursed Monarchy page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Cursed Monarchy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Cursed Monarchy (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Cursed Monarchy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Cursed Monarchy worth watching?
- A Cursed Monarchy holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Cursed Monarchy?
- A Cursed Monarchy stars Jeanne Moreau, Philippe Torreton, Claude Rich, Line Renaud and Vasile Albineț.
- When was A Cursed Monarchy released?
- A Cursed Monarchy was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 480 minutes.