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Queen Margot (La Reine Margot)
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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0786936220339
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Label: Miramax
Languages: English (Subtitled), French (Original Language), Italian (Original Language),
Manufacturer: Miramax
MPN: D30898D
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Miramax
Region Code: 1
Release Date: July 01, 2003
Running Time: 144 minutes
Studio: Miramax
Theatrical Release Date: December 09, 1994
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Editorial Review:
Based on a novel by Alexandre Dumas, Queen Margot concerns the events behind infamous Massacre of St. Bartholomew in 16th-century France. Isabelle Adjani plays Margot, betrothed for political reasons to one man (Daniel Auteuil) by her mother (Virna Lisi), while she is, in fact, in love with another (Vincent Pérez). Despite the bond that grows between the reluctant couple, plots are hatching all over the castle against the royals. Adventurous, exciting, erotic, and given strong artistic credibility through its outstanding cast, the film is enthralling and visually sumptuous. Directed by Patrice Chereau, less known outside of France than is the film's producer, Claude Berri (director of Jean de Florette and Manon of the Spring). --Tom Keogh
A classic tale of intrigue and forbidden love, QUEEN MARGOT is the powerful hit universally acclaimed by critics! Thrown into a political marriage of convenience by her ruthlessly power-hungry family, the beautiful Margot (Isabelle Adjani -- DIABOLIQUE) soon finds herself hopelessly drawn into their murderous affairs. It's then she realizes that her only hope of escape lies somewhere between the heroic soldier who loves her and the enemy husband who could save her! Triumphant winner of 5 Cesar Awards the pretigious Cannes Film Festival Jury Prize -- you're sure to be entertained by this vivid portrayal of passion, revenge, and extraordinary courage!
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Unforgettable
I've seen this movie three times; it is one of my favorite historical films. And it really puts the kibbosh on any romantic yearnings for medieval times! Harsh, brutal, bloody and absolutely believable, even if it does take some liberties with facts, who cares? This is a film review site, not a place to quibble over historical accuracies/inaccuracies, and it was based on the novel by Alejandre Dumas, key word being "novel". This film is an artistic masterpiece all around, from the costumes, set designs, ... Read More
Rating:  - Patrice Chéreau's masterpiece
To begin with, the transfer used for the region 1/US version of the DVD is inadequate when compared to many other StudioCanal and Miramax productions on disc. It is NOT anamorphic and overall the "letterboxed" picture looked terrible blown-up on a 50" Panasonic plasma display. It's a good thing the story is so engrossing and the cinematography is so rapturous or else I would have felt like turning it off and waiting for a better release. Also, this is sadly a truncated and re-edited version of the original ... Read More
Rating:  - Confusion...
French film with English subtitles. Set in France in the 16th century. Margot, is the daughter of Catholic Queen Catherine de'Medici. Catherine, who lusts to acquire power, arranges for Margot to marry a Protestant prince in an effort to reconcile relations with the Protestants (and consolidate her power base). The farcical marriage takes place but Margot does not love Henri (the Protestant Prince) and begins a passionate affair with a Protestant soldier. Catherine also schemes to bring about the the St. ... Read More
Rating: - Through the eyes of a Humanist
Margot" was well done technically and as realistic as much of the massacre was portrayed, it left this amateur historian empty. After viewing the provocative film, "appalling" best described my initial visceral reaction. A genuine attachment to any of the characters would have given the story so much more depth and impact. I felt the story lacked a genuine human edge, which would have balanced any need for a background In French History. Caring about the characters and understanding the climate that would allow ... Read More
Rating:  - Queen Margot
I enjoyed this movie. It is based on the history of the time when religious freedom was not the way in europe. This is not a fun action movie but more of a education of the time and the views of the country and city with the dirt and filth every much a part of the movie. This is a recommend watch from me.Queen Margot (La Reine Margot)
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