Marguerite
Directed by:
Xavier GiannoliCinematography:
Glynn SpeeckaertComposer:
Ronan MaillardCast:
Catherine Frot, André Marcon, Christa Théret, Michel Fau, Sylvain Dieuaide, Denis Mpunga, Aubert Fenoy, Théo Cholbi, Vincent Schmitt, Petra Nesvačilová (more)VOD (1)
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1921, The beginning of the Golden Twenties. Not far from Paris. It is party day at Marguerite Dumont's castle. Like every year, an array of music lovers gathers around a great cause at the owner's place. Nobody knows much about this woman except that she is rich and that her whole life is devoted to her passion: music. Marguerite sings. She sings wholeheartedly, but she sings terribly out of tune. In ways quite similar to the Castafiore, Marguerite has been living her passion in her own bubble, and the hypocrite audience, always coming in for a good laugh, acts as if she was the diva she believes she is. When a young, provocative journalist decides to write a rave article on her latest performance, Marguerite starts to believe even further in her talent. This gives her the courage she needs to follow her dream. Despite her husband's reluctance, and with the help of a has-been divo, both funny and mean, she decides to train for her first recital in front of a crowd of complete strangers. Loosely inspired by the life of Florence Foster Jenkins. (Transmission Films)
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Quite an enjoyable film, mainly thanks to the performances of the actors, although the story seems a bit clichéd lately, especially because of the play "Glorious!" which has been staged in theaters. Marguerite is inspired by Florence and it shows. The film is good, but it's not outright excellent.
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