The Death of Louis XIV

"Has a documentary-like authenticity, matching the unblinking instincts of a modern reality television series with the visual allure of the old masters. A perfectly-judged central performance from Leaud adds to the film’s appeal"

"By cataloguing every spoon of food not eaten, every sip of water not swallowed and every sigh and every groan uttered, the myth becomes a man and the inherent paradox of being a divine ruler is revealed."