Mazarin
"A kingdom to inherit, a cardinal to command."
Overview
The series Mazarin (1978) recounts the rise of Jules Mazarin, first an Italian diplomat and later France’s chief minister after Richelieu. The story shows how he earns the trust of Anne of Austria and becomes the political mentor of the young Louis XIV. Over the course of the episodes, Mazarin faces court intrigues, the hostility of powerful nobles, and the turmoil of the Fronde, which threatens royal authority and forces him into several periods of exile. Despite pamphlets and conspiracies, he manages to restore order and prepare the emergence of the future Sun King. The series thus portrays a skilled statesman, often contested but essential in shaping absolute monarchy.
Mazarin at a glance
Mazarin is a 1978 drama and war & politics TV series, starring François Périer, Martine Sarcey and Stéphane Bouy. It has 1 season and 6 episodes. TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 from 3 votes.
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