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A look at the platonic relationship between Marie Antoinette and one of her female readers during the first days of the French Revolution.A look at the platonic relationship between Marie Antoinette and one of her female readers during the first days of the French Revolution.A look at the platonic relationship between Marie Antoinette and one of her female readers during the first days of the French Revolution.
- Awards
- 6 wins & 12 nominations
Julie-Marie Parmentier
- La servante Honorine Aubert
- (as Julie-Marie Parmentier de la Comédie Française)
Hervé Pierre
- L'abbé Hérissé
- (as Hervé Pierre de La Comédie Française)
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Did you know
- TriviaIn this movie, Diane Kruger speaks French with a German/Austrian accent - which is undoubtedly how the Austrian-born Marie Antoinette would have spoken herself.
- GoofsOn several occasions when soldiers are marching through the main and side gates of Versailles, and also when Sidonie goes to Le Petite Trianon for the first time and falls into a puddle, you can clearly see the very 21st century anti-terrorism concrete security barriers and bollards flanking the gates.
- Quotes
Agathe-Sidonie Laborde: In a way, Your Majesty, you're asking me to go as bait.
La reine Marie Antoinette: An ugly word for a pretty mouth!
Agathe-Sidonie Laborde: Words are all I possess. I wield them well.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Parole de cinéaste: Benoît Jacquot (2017)
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Farewell, My Queen is a French film that covers three days in the life of servant Sidonie. She is Marie Antoinette's reader. The three days cover the early days of the French Revolution as seen through her eyes. Be advised, this is not a film about Marie Antoinette. If you are entertained by the series Downton Abbey or Upstairs Downstairs and enjoying stealing a glimpse behind the inner workings of court life this film will not disappoint.
There is no exposition at the beginning of this film. The dialog is French with English subtitles. The original audience would be expected to be familiar with the basic history and players of the French Revolution. If you are not familiar, it's a good idea to review this time period before seeing the film.
A sense of mystery is evoked by a combination of narrative reveals and soundtrack. It's a handsome film that duly contrasts the masters and servants via costumes, sets and cinematography. The performances are particularly effective as Diane Kruger and Lea Seydoux are well cast and empathetic in their roles.
There is no exposition at the beginning of this film. The dialog is French with English subtitles. The original audience would be expected to be familiar with the basic history and players of the French Revolution. If you are not familiar, it's a good idea to review this time period before seeing the film.
A sense of mystery is evoked by a combination of narrative reveals and soundtrack. It's a handsome film that duly contrasts the masters and servants via costumes, sets and cinematography. The performances are particularly effective as Diane Kruger and Lea Seydoux are well cast and empathetic in their roles.
- KatnissGale
- Aug 6, 2012
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- Also known as
- Tạm Biệt, Nữ Hoàng Của Tôi
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $1,597,998
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $72,100
- Jul 15, 2012
- Gross worldwide
- $6,366,835
- Runtime1 hour 40 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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