Versailles

Season 1 Episode 3: Louis XVI, Countdown to Revolution

French people are starving, but the aristocracy is too busy partying inside the palace of Versailles to take notice. Louis tries to make a difference, but every attempt at reform is blocked by his greedy relatives. As he drifts into depression and madness, Louis and his Queen attempt to stave off a revolution, pleading with the nobility to accept reform. But it is too late.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

1

Episodes:

3

Cast:

Cherie Lunghi

Quality:

HD

Duration:

50 min

First Air:

2009

Rating:

7.3