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François Périer
Mazarin
Series197855 min / epEnded
Mazarin
A kingdom to inherit, a cardinal to command.
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.
DramaWar & PoliticsFamily
Crew
Key crew roles and departments.
PC
Pierre Cardinal
Director
Directing
PM
Pierre Moinot
Screenstory
Writing
Philippe Erlanger
Consulting Producer
Production
DC
Denys Clerval
Director of Photography
Camera
CA
Christian Alba
First Assistant Director
Directing
FD
Francis de Laveleye
Second Assistant Director
Directing
DP
Danielle Pelletier
Script Supervisor
Directing
AJ
André Jary
Set Designer
Art
JM
Jean Micoine
Set Dresser
Art
JZ
Jean Zay
Costume Designer
Costume & Make-Up
DL
Daniel Lebas
Unit Manager
Production
BG
Brigitte Godon
Editor
Editing
