Ridicule
Ridicule
“ Wit is the ultimate weapon. ”
CINEMA1996-05-09
RegionFR
Runtime102 MIN
Media TypeMovie
Nexus Editorial Perspective Nexus Original
“A sparkling French satire exploring how wit, ridicule, and sharp tongues determine survival in Versailles.”
Storyline
To get royal backing on a needed drainage project, a poor French lord must learn to play the delicate games of wit at court at Versailles.
DIRECTOR / Director
Patrice Leconte
KEYWORDS
courtbedroompainterversaillesduelrabbitdrainage projectpowder18th centurysign languagesaristocracy
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