The birth of luxury
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From China to Venice, each country preciously kept the secret of its specialty. Industrial espionage, kidnappings, debauchery or innovations, the royal envoys will not shrink from anything and intrigue in often incredible conditions to victoriously impose French splendour in Europe.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2020-11-28
Runtime: 90 mins
Director: Stéphane Bégoin
Spoken language: Français
Genres: Documentary, History
Original title: The birth of luxury
Production Companies: Bellota Films, ARTE
Production Countries: France
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