Les Rois

An aging sovereign delegates authority to his heir during a formal court ceremony that exposes a gulf between public ritual and private feeling. The narrative traces the heir, his kin, and a young woman through official parades, subdued conversations, and nocturnal encounters, revealing strained family relations, political unease, and conflicting loyalties. Scenes move between ornate pageantry and intimate domestic moments, juxtaposing ceremonial grandeur with social anxieties and hints of cultural change. The work examines the rituals of power, the uncertainties of succession, and the emotional costs of preserving appearances in a society where tradition meets modern pressures.