description Farewell, My Queen Overview
Farewell, My Queen portrays the final days of Marie Antoinette’s reign through the perspective of a young servant, Sidonie Laborde. The film depicts her reading to the queen and was based on Chantal Thomas' novel, which earned her the Prix Femina. It premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival in 2012 and subsequently received distribution in France.
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info Farewell, My Queen Specifications
| Country | France |
| Year | 2012 |
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What is Farewell, My Queen about?
Farewell, My Queen portrays the final days at Versailles as the French Revolution begins in 1789. The story is told through Sidonie Laborde, a young reader who serves Marie Antoinette.
Who plays Marie Antoinette in Farewell, My Queen?
Diane Kruger plays Marie Antoinette, while Léa Seydoux plays Sidonie Laborde. Virginie Ledoyen plays Gabrielle de Polignac, whose closeness to the queen affects the palace's emotional tensions.
Is Farewell, My Queen based on a novel?
Yes, the film is adapted from Chantal Thomas's novel Les Adieux à la reine. Thomas's book won the Prix Femina, a major French literary prize.
When did Farewell, My Queen premiere?
The film premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival in 2012, where it opened the festival. Benoît Jacquot directed the French historical drama.
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