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The Duchess of Langeais
“Anyone susceptible to literary costume drama at its most
intellectually substantial will be bowled over by it.” –Screen International
Jacques Rivette. 2008. France/Italy. 137 min. Color. Jeanne
Balibar, Guillaume Depardeiu. The Duchess is a married coquette who frequents
the most extravagant balls in 1820's Paris
during The Restoration, where hypocrisy and vanity reign. A handsome general
falls instantly in love with her after their first meeting with her. Flattered
by his attentions, she orchestrates a calculating game of seduction, but she
repeatedly refuses him. Despite his sincere romantic declarations, his passion
remains unfulfilled. When, humiliated, he eventually seeks his revenge, her
love awakens, but it may well be too late for the star-crossed lovers. Based on
a novel by Balzac.
To see trailers for this film, visit
http://www.ifcfilms.com/viewFilm.htm?filmId=516
Venue: Peter Jay Sharp Theatre
Tickets: $11; Members $7
Tickets are no longer available for this event.
Past Showdates: Sunday, May 18, 2008 - Tuesday, May 27, 2008
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