A King Without Distraction

Based On the book by Jean Giono

A King Without Distraction (French: Un roi sans divertissement) is a 1963 French mystery film directed by François Leterrier, starring Claude Giraud and Colette Renard. The story is set in the winter of 1843 and follows a police captain who investigates the disappearance of several little girls from a village. The film is based on the novel Un roi sans divertissement by Jean Giono. The title quotes Blaise Pascal, "Qu'on laisse un roi tout seul sans aucune satisfaction des sens, sans aucun soin de l'esprit, sans compagnies et sans divertissements, penser à lui tout à loisir, et l'on verra qu'un roi sans divertissement est un homme plein de misères." (Pensées, 1670, posth.).

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Release date:

1963

Director:

François Leterrier

Cast:

Albert Rémy, Charles Vanel, Claude Giraud, Colette Renard, Pierre Repp

Genre:

Mystery, Drama

Country:

France

Language:

French

Year page:

1963 in adaptations