The Royal Exchange

The Royal Exchange

Marriages, betrayals and power games

2017 · 101 min · ★ 6.3 · History, Drama

After many years of confrontation, the treasures of Spain and France are empty. In 1721, the regent of France draws up an ambitious plan to inaugurate an era of peace and prosperity that will heal the economies of both nations: his intention is to build a solid network of marriage alliances that will involve four children of very different ages who know nothing of betrayals and power games…

Directed by Marc Dugain · Written by Chantal Thomas

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