Le cardinal d'Espagne
This play by Henry de Montherland, takes place in 1517 and depicts the Cardinal de Cisneros, an authoritarian man approaching his end, regent of the throne of Spain oscillating between his desire for power and his tendency to inaction. Thinking himself invulnerable, he awaits the arrival of young Charles on the throne, but his beliefs will be shaken.
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Le cardinal d'Espagne
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 24, 1964
Runtime
2h 11m
Genres
Drama, History
Original Title
Le cardinal d'Espagne
Production Companies
Office de Radiodiffusion Télévision Française
Director
Jean Vernier
Description
This play by Henry de Montherland, takes place in 1517 and depicts the Cardinal de Cisneros, an authoritarian man approaching his end, regent of the throne of Spain oscillating between his desire for power and his tendency to inaction. Thinking himself invulnerable, he awaits the arrival of young Charles on the throne, but his beliefs will be shaken.
