Ridicule (1996)

Wit is the ultimate weapon.

Ridicule (1996) poster

To get royal backing on a needed drainage project, a poor French lord must learn to play the delicate games of wit at court at Versailles.

Director: Patrice Leconte
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 102 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Antoine Duhamel
Cinematography: Thierry Arbogast
Editing: Joëlle Hache
Production: Epithète Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Budget: $3M
Box Office: $3M
Original Language: fr

Themes

Dreams on the Basketball Court, Tennis: Serve and Volley Match, Volleyball Spike and Court Teamwork

Keywords

court, bedroom, painter, versailles, duel, rabbit, drainage project, powder, 18th century, sign languages, aristocracy

Trailer

Ridicule Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ridicule about?
To get royal backing on a needed drainage project, a poor French lord must learn to play the delicate games of wit at court at Versailles.
Who directed Ridicule?
Ridicule was directed by Patrice Leconte.
Who stars in Ridicule?
Ridicule stars Charles Berling, Jean Rochefort, Fanny Ardant, Judith Godrèche, Bernard Giraudeau, Bernard Dhéran.
How long is Ridicule?
Ridicule has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
What genre is Ridicule?
Ridicule is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
What is the budget of Ridicule?
Ridicule had a budget of $3M.
How much did Ridicule gross?
Ridicule grossed $3M worldwide.
Where was Ridicule produced?
Ridicule was produced in France.
What are the themes of Ridicule?
The themes of Ridicule include: Dreams on the Basketball Court, Tennis: Serve and Volley Match, Volleyball Spike and Court Teamwork.