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Plot

This talky French costume drama chronicles the adventures of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette as they attempt to flee Paris during the 1791 revolution. While en route to Varennes, the couple encounter and have philosophical debates with a number of fascinating historical figures including Thomas Paine and Restif de la Bretonne.
MPAA Rating:
Genre(s):
Drama,Epic and Historical
Run Time:
150min.
Director(s):
Themes:
Daring Rescues,Crowned Heads,Political Unrest
Tone:
Atmospheric,Lavish,Literate,Sweeping
Keywords:
aristocracy,captive,captor,escape,exile,history,king,on-the-run,politician,revolution,sex,traveling
Country of Origin:
France (05-15-1982),Italy (09-23-1982)
Language:
French,Italian