Videos
BEHIND THE SCENES PART 5
Between Reality and Fiction
Hear from Versailles’ historical consultant Mathieu Da Vinha about the process of balancing reality and fiction and the liberties taken when making a fictional series based in history.
BEHIND THE SCENES PART 1
Versailles: Inside
Take a look behind the scenes of Versailles’s first season through this 8-part series. Hear from the cast, crew and creators about the steps taken to create the epic period drama.
BEHIND THE SCENES PART 2
A Modern Show
A contemporary take on this 17th century story.
BEHIND THE SCENES PART 3
The Brothers of Versailles
The relationship between Louis XIV and his brother Philippe is central to the series. George Blagden speaks of Louis XIV’s personal journey to power while Alexander Vlahos talks about his boundary-breaking role as Philippe.
BEHIND THE SCENES PART 4
Women in Versailles
The cast and crew discuss the role of women at Versailles and its surrounding politics of power, sex, solidarity and competition.
BEHIND THE SCENES PART 5
Between Reality and Fiction
Hear from Versailles’ historical consultant Mathieu Da Vinha about the process of balancing reality and fiction and the liberties taken when making a fictional series based in history.
BEHIND THE SCENES PART 6
Jalil Lespert
French director Jalil Lespert set the tone of the whole series by directing the first two episodes of Versailles.
BEHIND THE SCENES PART 7
Versailles’ Design
Travel to the different shooting locations of the series. Hear about the creative choices in set design, costume design and special effects working to bring the series to life.
BEHIND THE SCENES PART 8
French Show, International Scale
Communication is power. Versailles not only tells a French story, but a story about Europe to be seen and heard across the world.
Title Sequence
SILVER WINNER – ART DIRECTION & DESIGN:
PROGRAM OPEN/TITLES AT THE 2016 PROMAXBDA GLOBAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS
FINALIST FOR EXCELLENCE IN TITLE DESIGN AT SXSW 2016
Executive Producers: Ian Whitehead, Incendo / Claude Chelli, Capa Drama
Post-Production Supervisor: Gary Evans, Incendo
Post-Production Assistant: Josianne Bottari, Incendo
Creative Director: Christian Langlois, Mémoire Liquide
Film Director: Christian Langlois, Mémoire Liquide
Art Director and Motion Design Lead: Charles Bertrand, Fly studio
Production: Mémoire Liquide
Line Producer: Marie Josée Bourassa
Director of Photography: Étienne Proulx
VFX, Liquid Specialist and Props: Etienne Proulx
Production / Designer: Jean Bécotte
Post-Production, Color Grading, Motion Design: Fly studio
Music: M83
Trailer – Season One
Versailles takes us on a dramatic journey into a unique time and place in history where the cults of celebrity and style were born. To tame the nobility and win absolute power, 28 years old Louis XIV launches the construction of Versailles. A trap is set.