Marie Antoinette

Sofia Coppolas stylized, modern take on the life of the ill-fated French queen is a vibrant, sensory experience that focuses on the isolation and excess of Versailles. Rather than a traditional biopic, it is a portrait of a young woman trapped in a gilded cage, using a contemporary soundtrack and lush, candy-colored visuals to emphasize the disconnect between the court and the reality of the French people. It is a divisive but undeniably unique film that captures the feeling of youth and alienation, making it a fascinating, if unconventional, entry in the historical drama genre.