In late 17th century in France where being different was a sin and same‑sex relations punishable by death, the king’s little brother lived openly with his male lover and dressed without a care about the gender assigned to clothing or accessories. This program dives into the extraordinary life of Philippe d’Orléans, a man who made his own freedom, his own rules, and looked fabulous while doing it.
The Moon Who Crowned the Sun: The Queer Life of Philippe d’Orléans
Anna Loviisa "Wasabimisu" Karhumäki, Katri "Chevalier" Kauranen
Hall 3d1, – (45 min)
Content warnings: Homophobia and legal persecution of same‑sex relationships, Gender nonconformity, Historical misogyny and rigid gender roles, Arranged and unhappy marriages, Court gossip, slander, and social hostility, Death and illness, Sibling rivalry, Mentions of war