Discovered by Les Bronzés (1978) and its sequels, Patrice Lecomte signed his fifteenth feature film with Ridicule, which won the 1997 Césars for Best French Film and Best Director.
In 1780, Grégoire Ponceludon de Malavoy, a penniless hydrographer from an ancient noble family who had fallen into poverty, tried to combat the unsanitary conditions of the swamps near his estate, which were making the inhabitants sick. He has only one solution: help from King Louis XVI himself. But for this he must learn the unethical customs of the Court of Versailles. With the help of the Marquis de Bellegarde, who takes him under his wing, he will have to play if he wants to reach the king: this is an opportunity for him to prove the brilliance of his mind and use his excellent sense. But be careful, one wrong move and the game of seduction is lost, and above all, ridicule kills.
This movie is one of the most brilliant Patrice Leconte Certainly one of the most serious, it also stands out for its perfect settings – sometimes luxurious, sometimes rustic, always authentic – its excellent costumes and especially delicious dialogues. A historical comedy-drama, both intellectual and cynical, it is funny It also features colorful, unpleasant and/or charming characters played by a number of excellent actors: Charles Berling in the title role and the late Jean Rochefort and Bernard Giraudeau, all three of whom would be nominated for Césars. Their performance in the film.
Speaking of Caesar, the film will win four (out of seven nominations): in addition to the above, it will leave Best Costumes and Best Scenes – in addition to being nominated for a well-crafted screenplay. it is funny It was also recognized overseas, where it won a BAFTA for Best Foreign Language Film and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best International Film.
Between hypocrisy, love and disappointment, our story – with a capital H – and its excesses is told here with humor and without filter: a pleasure that hasn’t aged a bit. I will ask you for more.
it is funny By Patrice Leconte with Charles Berling, Jean Rochefort, Fanny Ardan…
from the age of 12
Tonight on Arte at 21:00.
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