Farewell, My Queen

2012 R 1h 40m Blu-ray / DVD

Farewell, My Queen

2012 R 1h 40m Blu-ray / DVD
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As revolution threatens Louis XVI's reign, Marie Antoinette asks a lady in waiting to act as her decoy in the event of a sudden escape. At first, the trusted servant is honored by the arrangement, until she comes to realize what it really means.
Cast
Léa Seydoux, Diane Kruger, Virginie Ledoyen, Xavier Beauvois, Noémie Lvovsky , Michel Robin, Julie-Marie Parmentier, Lolita Chammah
Director
Benoît Jacquot
Format
Blu-ray• DVD
Screen
Widescreen Anamorphic 2.35:1
Subtitles
English
CC
No
Audio
French: Dolby Digital 5.1
Screen
Widescreen 1.85:1
Subtitles
English
CC
No
Audio
French: DTS 5.1 HD
Rating
R - Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them. R - Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.
age 16+
Common Sense rating OK for kids 16+

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Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that Farewell, My Queen is a French-language historical drama (subtitled in English) about the events in the days leading up to the storming of the Bastille in 1789 -- notably Marie Antoinette's personal relationships with her ladies-in-waiting and special friend. Expect to feel a bit like a voyeur allowed behind the curtains to see a queen undone by the rapid shift in politics and dwelling on the imminent loss of an illicit relationship. There's some nudity (two women are shown naked, one while sleeping), relationships between both opposite- and same-sex couples, a bit of swearing, and deep chasms between social classes.

Sexual Content

A woman is shown disrobing and stands naked for a short time, her entire body exposed. Another woman is seen asleep naked. Innuendoes and talk of sex. Furtive sexual relationships between both opposite- and same-sex couples.

Violence

The storming of the Bastille plays a role in the story, but it's more discussed than shown.

Language

Infrequent swearing (in subtitles) includes the word "s--t." A man's anatomy is mentioned.

Social Behavior

The class system is clearly in effect, and the power dynamic has very damaging consequences. The ladies-in-waiting in the queen's court are treated somewhat well, but not that well.

Consumerism

Not applicable

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Some period-accurate drinking of wine and liqueur.

  • Age appropriate
  • Not an issue
  • Depends on your child and your family
  • Parents strongly cautioned
  • Not appropriate for kids of the age

This information for parents is provided by Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving kids' media lives.

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