Ridicule (1996)
Country: FR
Technical: col/scope 102m
Director: Patrice Leconte
Cast: Jean Rochefort, Charles Berling, Fanny Ardant, Judith Godrèche
Synopsis:
An earnest young landowner from the dying days of the French monarchy learns that the most powerful means of gaining royal approval for his drainage scheme are wit and a woman's guile, and he quickly proves an adept.
Review:
Touching on territory from Les liaisons dangereuses, Leconte's scintillating script shows him back on form, and his cast are more than equal to the challenge. A rare heritage movie of the 90s to offer a contemporary slant on the mores it depicts.
Country: FR
Technical: col/scope 102m
Director: Patrice Leconte
Cast: Jean Rochefort, Charles Berling, Fanny Ardant, Judith Godrèche
Synopsis:
An earnest young landowner from the dying days of the French monarchy learns that the most powerful means of gaining royal approval for his drainage scheme are wit and a woman's guile, and he quickly proves an adept.
Review:
Touching on territory from Les liaisons dangereuses, Leconte's scintillating script shows him back on form, and his cast are more than equal to the challenge. A rare heritage movie of the 90s to offer a contemporary slant on the mores it depicts.
Country: FR
Technical: col/scope 102m
Director: Patrice Leconte
Cast: Jean Rochefort, Charles Berling, Fanny Ardant, Judith Godrèche
Synopsis:
An earnest young landowner from the dying days of the French monarchy learns that the most powerful means of gaining royal approval for his drainage scheme are wit and a woman's guile, and he quickly proves an adept.
Review:
Touching on territory from Les liaisons dangereuses, Leconte's scintillating script shows him back on form, and his cast are more than equal to the challenge. A rare heritage movie of the 90s to offer a contemporary slant on the mores it depicts.