Marquise
1997 · Movie · 111 min · ★ 5.5 · 45% critics
Set in the world of 17th-century French theater and court life, this drama follows a bold young performer as she rises from poverty to fame and royal favor. Along the way, ambition, romance, class barriers, and rivalry shape a glittering career with a somber edge.
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Details
- Years
- 1997
- Release date
- 1997-08-20
- Language
- French
- Runtime
- 111 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 45/100
- TMDB rating
- 5.5/10 (53 votes)
About
You may enjoy this if you like historical dramas about ambition, love, and court intrigue, especially if Venus Beauty Institute or Madame appeal to you; Not for you if you need a fast pace or a cheerful mood.
Pros: rich period atmosphere; strong lead performance; engaging theater backdrop | Cons: a bit too long; uneven ending; story may feel distant
Themes
- france
- versailles
- woman director
- molière
- 17th century
- king louis xiv
Cast & crew
Sophie Marceau
as Marquise
Bernard Giraudeau
as Moliere
Lambert Wilson
as Racine
Patrick Timsit
as Gros-Rene
Thierry Lhermitte
as Louis XIV
Anémone
as La Voisin
Remo Girone
as Jean-Baptiste Lully
Georges Wilson
as Floridor
Marianne Basler
as Madame
Franck de la Personne
as Monsieur
Directed by Véra Belmont