Farewell, My Queen
Directed by Benoît Jacquot
Produced by Les Films du Lendemain, GMT Productions
An intimate, melancholic portrait of a forbidden bond between Marie Antoinette and her lady's reader as the French Revolution closes in, rendered through sumptuous period detail and emotional restraint.
A look at the relationship between Marie Antoinette and one of her readers during the final days of the French Revolution.
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Is Farewell, My Queen sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.
Is Farewell, My Queen one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 88% of films.
Does Farewell, My Queen end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.
Is Farewell, My Queen easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Farewell, My Queen violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Farewell, My Queen scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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