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  1. Jan 14, 2015 · Ridicule (1996) is an 18th-century-set costume movie that focuses on the intrigues and pettiness of the court at Versailles. It received very positive reviews, and multiple awards: Césars for Best Film, Best Director (Patrice Leconte), Best Costume Designer (Christian Gasc), Best Art Direction; BAFTA for Best Film not in the English Language; the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival; and ...

  2. Gregoire Ponceludon de Malavoy (CHARLES BERLING) is a lower class engineer in late 18th century France. His people have been dying from diseases originating in the mosquito infected swamps in Domber, and Gregoire has a plan to dredge the swamps to eliminate the problem. He needs money, however, and ventures to the Court of Versailles hoping to ...

  3. Ridicule, Patrice Leconte's lavish portrait of decay and decadence in pre-revolutionary France, is among the director's most ambitious and acclaimed films, a supremely well-crafted historical piece that serves as an acerbic commentary on the prevailing social conditions in present day France. The film's depiction of a rich, self-absorbed elite ...

  4. Ridicule is a French film which takes place in 1783, a few years before Louis XVI lost the ability to wear a hat; where "...in this country, vices are without consequence, but ridicule can kill." The film is about the effect of wit and word play on people's lives and careers. Malicious, mannered and highly enjoyable.

  5. Dec 6, 1996 · Movie Review: 'Ridicule'. By Lisa Schwarzbaum. Published on December 6, 1996 05:00AM EST. It’s all too easy to compare Ridicule to Dangerous Liaisons. The film, from French director Patrice ...

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  7. Director Patrice Laconte on set of 'Ridicule'. 'Ridicule' may be Patrice Leconte's best-known film outside of France. It won the French equivalent of Oscars for best film, screenplay, cinematography, sound and art direction. Leconte's film career is remarkable for the disparate subject matter of his movies.

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