Ridiculous
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| - | '''''Ridicule''''' is a [[1996 in film|1996]] [[Cinema of France|French film]] set in the [[18th century]] at the decadent court of [[Palace of Versailles|Versailles]]. Its title refers to the protagonist's ability to ridicule others, a useful talent in a court where the social status of nobles could rise and fall rapidly. The story critiques the social injustices of late [[18th century]] [[France]], showing the corruption of religion and the callousness of the aristocrats at Versailles who use biting wit and ridicule to further their own ambitions. | + | '''''Ridicule''''' is a [[1996 in film|1996]] [[Cinema of France|French film]] by [[Patrice Leconte]] set in the [[18th century]] at the decadent court of [[Palace of Versailles|Versailles]]. Its title refers to the protagonist's ability to ridicule others, a useful talent in a court where the social status of nobles could rise and fall rapidly. The story critiques the social injustices of late [[18th century]] [[France]], showing the corruption of religion and the callousness of the aristocrats at Versailles who use biting wit and ridicule to further their own ambitions. |
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Ridicule is a 1996 French film by Patrice Leconte set in the 18th century at the decadent court of Versailles. Its title refers to the protagonist's ability to ridicule others, a useful talent in a court where the social status of nobles could rise and fall rapidly. The story critiques the social injustices of late 18th century France, showing the corruption of religion and the callousness of the aristocrats at Versailles who use biting wit and ridicule to further their own ambitions.
