The Lady And The Duke

– This breathtaking, visually experimental film from New Wave director Eric Rohmer tells the true stor..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.00 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 9 Minutes
Release Year:
2001
Original Name:
L'Anglaise et le Duc
The Lady and the Duke (2001) - Also known as L'Anglaise et le Duc

This breathtaking, visually experimental film from New Wave director Eric Rohmer tells the true story of Grace Dalrymple Elliot (Lucy Russell), a British aristocrat trapped in Paris during the French Revolution. Determined to maintain her stiff upper lip and pampered life despite the upheaval, Grace continues her friendship with the Duke of Orléans (Jean-Claude Dreyfus) while risking her life and liberty to protect a fugitive.

Release Date:

07 Sep 2001

Language:

French

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Director:

Éric Rohmer

Writer:

Grace Elliott (memoir "Ma vie sous la révolution"), Éric Rohmer (adaptation)

Main Actors:

Jean-Claude Dreyfus, Lucy Russell, Alain Libolt, Charlotte Véry

Plot:

An episodic look at Grace Elliott (1760-1823) and Philippe, the Duke of Orleans, during the French Revolution. In 1790, they are friends, no longer lovers. He suggests she leave France, she warns him to quit the Revolution. In 1792, she must escape Paris on foot. Less than a month later, she returns on an errand of mercy and shows great courage saving the governor of Tuileries. The Duke in turn steps in to protect Grace. In early 1793, she demands a promise from the Duke that he vote to spare Louis's life; he does not, and Grace is furious. In April, he warns her of a search; she is arrested and brought before the committee. Orleans, too, is suspect. The guillotine awaits.

Awards:

3 nominations.

Gross profit:

$124,812

Production:

Sony Pictures Classics

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
71%
Metacritic:
72%