Movie Description During the pre-revolutionary reign of Louis XVI, a young engineer travels to Versailles to petition the king to help him save the people of his region from a mosquito infestation. Upon his arrival, the naive country squire discovers lust in the form of a widowed countess, love in the form of his host's beautiful daughter, ultimate power in the form of wit, and the ultimate weapon in the form of ridicule. Academy Award Nominations: Best Foreign Language Film.
| Credits | | Producer: | Gilles Legrand | | Cast: | Albert Delpy, Bernard Dheran, Carlo Brandt, Jacques Mathou |
| Details | | Edition: | French with English Subtitles | | Sound: | HiFi Sound, Stereo Sound, Surround Sound |
Notes Shown at the 1996 Cannes Film Festival (in competition).
Shot in Panavision widescreen.
Released theatrically in New York and Los Angeles November 27, 1996.
Editorial Reviews "...What is fascinating about RIDICULE is that so much depends on language, and so little is really said..." Chicago Sun-Times - Roger Ebert (12/06/1996)
4 stars out of 5 -- "RIDICULE thrives on slippery language, delivered precisely....It's a tale of dirty water and dirtier wit." Total Film - Kevin Harley (03/01/2007)
"A masterclass in costume drama....[A] sumptuous and sensual tale of an idealistic young aristocrat's battle of wits at the court of Louis XVI..." Sight and Sound - Kate Stables (03/01/2007)
"RIDICULE is a spirited period romp with a justly celebrated opening....Charles Berling excels as the provincial nobleman..." Sight and Sound - Geoffrey Macnab (09/01/2008)
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