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Mazarin (1978)

1978-12-09 · 55m · FR
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The series Mazarin (1978) recounts the rise of Jules Mazarin, first an Italian diplomat and later France’s chief minister after Richelieu. The story shows how he earns the trust of Anne of Austria and becomes the political mentor of the young Louis XIV. Over the course of the episodes, Mazarin faces court intrigues, the hostility of powerful nobles, and the turmoil of the Fronde, which threatens royal authority and forces him into several periods of exile. Despite pamphlets and conspiracies, he manages to restore order and prepare the emergence of the future Sun King. The series thus portrays a skilled statesman, often contested but essential in shaping absolute monarchy.

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Andrée ChampeauxDirectorFrancis de LaveleyeDirectorPierre CardinalDirectorChristian AlbaDirector

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François PérierFrançois PérierMazarinMartine SarceyMartine SarceyAnne d'AutricheStéphane BouyStéphane BouyLe prince de CondéMarie-Luce BonfantiMarie-Luce BonfantiFilandrePierre VernierPierre VernierRichelieuMarie-Christine AdamMarie-Christine AdamMadame de LonguevilleJeanne ColletinJeanne ColletinMadame de chevreuseAndré ReybazAndré ReybazVincet de PaulJacques RosnyJacques RosnyLouis XIIIMaurice SarfatiMaurice SarfatiGondi / RetzFernand GuiotFernand GuiotMonsieur, Frère du RoiPascal BeguetPascal BeguetUncredited

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Genre affinityDrama · War Politics · FamilyDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityWar Politics · FamilyDirector preference1419877 · 1122516 · 3279774Actor preference229762 · 488827 · 268527

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What is Mazarin about?

The series Mazarin (1978) recounts the rise of Jules Mazarin, first an Italian diplomat and later France’s chief minister after Richelieu. The story shows how he earns the trust of Anne of Austria and becomes the political mentor of the young Louis XIV. Over the course of the episodes, Mazarin faces court intrigues, the hostility of powerful nobles, and the turmoil of the Fronde, which threatens royal authority and forces him into several periods of exile. Despite pamphlets and conspiracies, he manages to restore order and prepare the emergence of the future Sun King. The series thus portrays a skilled statesman, often contested but essential in shaping absolute monarchy.

How long is Mazarin?

Mazarin has a runtime of 55 minutes.