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1994 · 138 min · R

Queen Margot

Directed by Patrice Chéreau · Drama, History, Romance

Queen Margot (1994) is a Drama film, directed by Patrice Chéreau set in Paris during the early modern era. It runs 138 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of power & corruption and love & longing run throughout.

Composer
Goran Bregović
Cinematography
Philippe Rousselot
Cast
Isabelle AdjaniDaniel AuteuilJean-Hugues AngladeVincent PerezVirna LisiDominique BlancPascal GreggoryClaudio Amendola

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Paris
Setting
Urban
When
Early Modern

Premise & themes

Themes
Power & CorruptionLove & Longing
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadFemale Led
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Historical Fiction

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