영화 <왕의 춤>에 나타난 루이 14세 시대의 무용사적 정황과 정치적 함의

Abstract

The objective of this research is to suggest the meaning of the film and its historical significance in the dance history by analyzing the conversations of the key characteristics and the image of dance appeared in the film <The King Is Dancing (Le Roi Danse)> (2000) to explore the background of dance history and political significance during the rein of Louis XIV. In doing so, this study encourages more diversified understanding of dance through films and expects to open the new chapter of research on dance. The first reason why this film is selected is that Louis XIV who is the leading character of the film has been a key figure who made a significant contribution to dance development. Second, dance is the main substance of the film in the overall context. Third, this film conveys the importance of the time during Louis XIV when the court ballet was fully flourishing and the court ballet became the key driver in the development of ballet. Forth, there are clear characteristics found in the ideology of the dance culture under the reign of Louis XIV. Through the analysis of the film <The King Is Dancing>, this study divides ‘the background of dance history during the rein of Louis XIV’ into the following four categories. First, the declaration of Absolute Monarchy by Louis XIV. Second, Louis XIV' s support to ballet. Third, Louis XIV as a dancer. Forth, the appointment of art talents. The study also divides ‘political significances of ballet during the rein of Louis XIV’ into four categories. First, the intention of performances to represent the power of the King. Second, participations by the party members and their families to appease the political foes. Third, political message in the form of narration. Forth, symbolic motif of the costume and accessories. From the general perspective, Louis XIV laid the foundation for the court ballet by paying interests and making contributions with his passion. In this way, he made esthetical development and reached the height of ballet in the dance history. Meanwhile, the court ballet which was performed under his strong sponsorship delivered political significance to represent the power. In the end, the power of Louis XIV was strengthened by ballet, while ballet was developed based on the power. In closing, they subtly developed each other in a mutually complementing way.