The King's Trial
Original title: O Processo do Rei
Overview
At the time Portugal presented a strange spectacle to the rest of Europe. D. Afonso VI, son of the fortunate D. João de Bragança, was in possession of the throne and was an insane imbecile. His wife, daughter of the Duke of Nemours and cousin of Louis XIV, dared hatch a plot to oust her husband from the throne. The king's stupidity justified the queen's bravado. Despite being master of unusual strength and having slept with his wife for a long time, she accused him of being impotent. Marie Françoise had acquired through artfulness what Afonso had lost in anger in the kingdom. She had him imprisoned ( November 1667 ) and quickly obtained a papal bull from Rome to confirm her virginity and bless her marriage to her brother-in-law Pedro. Portugal's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1990.
Top-billed cast
- FF. Pedro Oliveira
- MMuriel Brenner
- JJean Rupert
- AAntónio Cordeiro
- IIsabel Alves de Carvalho
- AAurelle Doazan
- RRuy de Carvalho
- AAntónio Loja Neves
- LLuís Pavão
- JJean Lafront
Crew
- Director
- João Mário Grilo
- Writers
- João Mário Grilo, Colin Thiele, Daniel Arasse
- Producer
- Paulo Branco
- Production
- Madragoa Films
Frequently asked questions
What is The King's Trial rated?
The King's Trial has an audience rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 5 votes.
Who directed The King's Trial?
The King's Trial was directed by João Mário Grilo.
When was The King's Trial released?
The King's Trial was released in 1990.
