The birth of luxury (2020)
• November 28th, 2020 • 1h 30min
Documentary, History
Overview
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.
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