Jeanne Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour

Overview

Jeanne Poisson, the headstrong, ambitious, witty and erudite, catches the eye and heart of French King Louis XV at a costumed ball. She masters the art of seduction well enough to become accepted even by the Queen, corpulent mother of ten. As a sensibly chosen Royal 'favorite' mistress she is soon ennobled Marquise of Pompadour to facilitate her introduction at court. The immature dauphin (crown prince) proves a bitter and unrelenting enemy, joined by his imposed Saxon bride, and his sister at her deathbed. Although friends at court help Pompadour return, her health gives way.

Cast

Vincent Perez

Louis XV

Hélène de Fougerolles

Jeanne Poisson, marquise de Pompadour

Charlotte de Turckheim

La reine Marie Leszczyńska