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Ridicule (1996)
Director: Patrice Leconte
Cast: Charles Berling, Jean Rochefort, Fanny Ardant, Judith Godrèche
7.3
80%Runtime102 min
Rating15
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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.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Ridicule (1996) directed by Patrice Leconte has been critically acclaimed, with an 80% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film received positive reviews for its witty dialogue and insightful exploration of court politics in 18th century France. Audiences have also responded favorably, evidenced by the film's 7.3/10 rating on IMDb.
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Ridicule (1996), directed by Patrice Leconte, is a delightfully witty and satirical take on the intrigues of 18th-century French court life. With standout performances from Jean Rochefort and Fanny Ardant, the film offers a unique blend of comedy, drama, and romance that will captivate fans of historical dramas and those who appreciate the director's deft handling of nuanced social dynamics.
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Ridicule is a 1996 French period drama film directed by Patrice Leconte and starring Charles Berling, Jean Rochefort, Fanny Ardant and Judith Godrèche. Set in the 18th century at the decadent court of Versailles, where social status can rise and fall based on one's ability to mete out witty insults and avoid ridicule oneself, the film's plot examines the social injustices of late 18th-century France, in showing the corruption and callousness of the aristocrats.
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