
Let Joy Reign Supreme
Directed by Bertrand Tavernier
Produced by Fildebroc, Les Productions de la Guéville
A bleak historical examination of 18th-century French institutional corruption and social collapse, told through scenes of depravity and uprising.
A look at 18th-century France, when the depravity of the authorities contributed to social oppression, and the uprisings flared up one after another.
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Is Let Joy Reign Supreme easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.
Is Let Joy Reign Supreme sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.
Is Let Joy Reign Supreme violent? Yes. More violent than 88% of films.
Is Let Joy Reign Supreme scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.
Does Let Joy Reign Supreme end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
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Like Let Joy Reign Supreme
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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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