The French Minister

The French Minister

Directed by Bertrand Tavernier

Produced by Site 4 View Productions, Little Bear

2013113 min6.0 / 10

A witty political satire about power, ego, and the gap between public image and private reality in the French diplomatic establishment.

Alexandre Taillard de Vorms is a force to be reckoned with. With his silver mane and tanned, athletic body, he stalks the world stage as Minister of Foreign Affairs for France, waging his own war backed up by the holy trinity of diplomatic concepts: legitimacy, lucidity, and efficacy. Enter Arthur Vlaminck. Hired to write the minister's speeches, Arthur must contend with the sensibilities of his boss and the dirty dealings within the Quai d'Orsay, the ministry's home.

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  • Is The French Minister violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is The French Minister sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

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  • Is The French Minister scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Does The French Minister end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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