The Oscars only nominated its costume design, which in retrospect seems like outright jealousy - few films made in America in the '90s are as impressive. It claimed most of the French César awards in 1994. Patrice Chéreau's Queen Margot (La reine Margot) can lay fair claim to greatness in its scope and intensity it's been compared to The Godfather. It's also rather faithful to the real historical record. Here's something special, a romantic historical epic that re-thinks the subgenre from the ground up and delivers everything audiences want: glamorous stars, impressive sets and costumes, intense plotting, plenty of sex and a surprising level of gore. You wouldn't believe that the year 1572 could be so fascinating. Written by Danièle Thompson, Patrice Chéreau from the novel by Alexandre Dumas Production Design Richard Peduzzi, Olivier Radot Starring Isabelle Adjani, Daniel Auteuil, Jean-Hugues Anglade, Vincent Perez, Virna Lisi, Dominique Blanc, Pascal Greggory, Claudio Amendola, Miguel Bosé, Asia Argento, Thomas Kretschmann, Jean-Claude Brialy, Johan Leysen, Barbet Schroeder. La reine Margot / 20th Anniversary Director's Cut / Street Date Aug/
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