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The Royal Exchange (L’échange des princesses)

German title: Ein königlicher Tausch
Spain title: Cambio de reinas
Greek title: Βασιλικοί Γάμοι
Russian title: Обмен принцессами
Original title: L’échange des princesses

Alternative titles:
Los hijos del rey

History drama – France, Belgium
Production year: 2017
Movie length: 104 minutes

Director: Marc Dugain
Writer: Marc Dugain, Chantal Thomas
Cinematograph: Gilles Porte
Music: Marc Tomasi

Movie description:

In 1721, the Regent of France, wanting to seal the peace with Spain, offers to the Spanish King, a marriage between their respective heirs: Louis XV., age 11, and Maria Anna Victoria, the 4-year-old Spanish Infanta (princess). The Regent of France also offers to marry his daughter, Mademoiselle deè Montpensier, 12, to the Prince of Asturias, the 14-year-old heir apparent to the Spanish throne. Madrid responds enthusiastically to both proposals, and the ceremonies are promptly organized. The exchange of the princesses is to take place with great pomp on a small island, in the river bordering the two countries. Everything has been done to expect the best of the children, but nothing will proceed as planned.

In 1721, the Regent of France proposes a marriage between 11-year-old Louis XV., heir to the French throne, and 4-year-old Maria Anna Victoria, daughter of the King of Spain. The Regent also offers his 12-year-old daughter as a bride for the 14-year-old heir apparent to the Spanish throne. Madrid responds enthusiastically to both proposals, and the ceremonies are promptly organized. The young royals soon find themselves caught in a web of political intrigue.
»The Royal Exchange«, based on the best-selling historical novel by Chantal Thomas, is a stunning costume drama.

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