The Duchess of Langeais
The Duchess of Langeais
The Duchess of Langeais” – “The Duchess of Langeais”, a married coquette who frequents the most extravagant balls in 1820′s Paris during The Restoration, where hypocrisy and vanity reign. Upon the handsome general, Armand de Montriveau’s first meeting with her, he realized it was true love from that moment on. Flattered by his attentions, the alluring Antoinette orchestrates a calculating game of seduction, but she repeatedly refuses Montriveau. Despite his sincere romantic declarations, Montriveau’s passion remains unfulfilled. When the humiliated Montriveau eventually seeks his revenge, Antoinette’s love awakens. But it may well be too late for the star-crossed lovers.
STARRING: Jeanne Balibar, Guillaume Depardieu, Michel Piccoli, Bulle Ogier, Barbet Schroeder
DIRECTOR: Jacques Rivette
STUDIO: IFC
RATING: R (For nudity, sexual situations)
THEATER COUNT (Opening Weekend): TBD
RUNNING TIME: 2hrs. 17 min.
TOTAL DOMESTIC BOX OFFICE: TBD
U.S. DVD RELEASE DATE: TBD