Kangxi and Louis XIV

China, France | 2024 | Documentary, History | 98’
DIRECTOR：BAO Yonghong, Gilles Thompson
LANGUAGE：Chinese, French
SUBTITLES：French
21 Oct – Friday 21:30 Salle2
Cinéma Aventure

In the late 17th century, Louis XIV dispatched six “King’s Mathematicians” to China, where Emperor Kangxi warmly welcomed them. This unprecedented encounter sparked a groundbreaking exchange of science and culture. Combining rare archival sources, historical re-enactments, and cross-continental shooting, the film reconstructs how this dialogue led to China’s first scientific national map, ignited a craze for “Chinoiserie” in France, and sowed the seeds of mutual respect between civilizations.

About The Director
BAO Yonghong is a Chinese documentary filmmaker focusing on historical and cross-cultural subjects, with works presented at international screenings. Gilles Thompson is a French director and producer known for cross-cultural collaborations and historical narratives.