Summary:
This historical drama is based on a true story from 17th century France. Madame de Maintenon (Isabelle Huppert) rises from humble beginnings to become a courtesan to the royal court and eventually marries King Louis XIV (Jean-Pierre Kalfon). With the king's indulgence, Maintenon opens a special school for girls, seeking to educate young ladies of distinguished parentage but limited... Full Summary >>

Cast:
Isabelle Huppert - (Madame de Maintenon)
Jean-Pierre Kalfon - (Louis XIV)
Simon Reggiani - (The Abbot)
Jean-François Balmer - (Racine)
Fien Troch
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