Mazarin - Season 1
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.
Year: 1979
Genre: Drama, War & Politics, Family
Country: France
Studio: FR3
Director: Pierre Moinot
Cast: François Périer, Martine Sarcey, Stéphane Bouy, Marie-Luce Bonfanti
Crew: Pierre Cardinal (Director), Pierre Moinot (Screenstory), Philippe Erlanger (Consulting Producer), Denys Clerval (Director of Photography), Christian Alba (First Assistant Director), Francis de Laveleye (Second Assistant Director)
First Air Date: Dec 09, 1978
Last Air date: Jan 13, 1979
Season: 1 Season
Episode: 6 Episode
Runtime: 55 minutes
IMDb: 7.00/10 by 3.00 users
Popularity: 2.1645
Language: French
Keyword : france, conspiracy, miniseries, royal court, 17th century, thoughtful, mazarin, french history, richelieu, king louis xiv, sympathetic
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