Louis XIV’s Dream – Part 2: Power, Pleasure and the Hall of Mirrors | SLICE WHO

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Versailles was not only a palace—it was a stage where every gesture, glance, and whisper played into the hands of the Sun King. In this second part of our documentary on Louis XIV, we leave the construction behind to enter the gilded theatre of royal life. From the intrigues of mistresses to the rigid choreography of court rituals, we explore how the king ruled not just through laws, but through spectacle and seduction. At the heart of this strategy lies the Hall of Mirrors, more than a masterpiece of Baroque architecture—it was a weapon of power and a reflection of the king’s absolute control. Step into the world of gold, glass, and games of influence—where even beauty was political, and Louis XIV reigned supreme not just as monarch, but as the very center of gravity of a universe he crafted. Documentary : THE RISE AND FALL OF VERSAILLES - VERSAILLES, THE DREAM OF A KING Direction : Thierry Binisti Production : Les Films d'Ici (2008) Curious about everything, an expert in nothing? Accessible anytime, anywhere, SLICE is your weekly dose of short documentaries. A slice of history, science, ecology or architecture, to discover amusing anecdotes, inventions, unusual stories, bizarre, entertaining and instructive. Be smart, have a SLICE! Follow us 👇 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slicedocsfr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slicedocs #documentary #freedocumentary #world #travel #doc #celebrities #history #figures #biography #news #versaillespalace #louisxiv #francehistory