La Reine Margot(Queen Margot)
Italy/Germany/France (1994): Biography/Drama/Historical
Based on a novel by Alexandre Dumas père, this film concerns the events behind the 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). (Amazon.com)
1 nomination
· Achievement in Costume Design 1994: Moidele Bickel