Mademoiselle de la Charce (2016)
Produzione & Genere
Parole chiave
Parole chiave: duke of savoy, female nudity, female rear nudity, france, independent film, louis xiv, male frontal nudity, male nudity, philis de la charce, year 1692
Storia
Set during the reign of Louis XIV, 'Mademoiselle de la Charce' begins when the Marquisate of La Charce faces threats from Duke Savoie's invasions. The authoritarian Marchioness de la Charce (Marie-Christine Barrault) dominates her daughter, Mademoiselle de la Charce. An injured young man seeking refuge in their castle becomes close to the daughter, while a Catholic priest warns against 'little prophets' predicting doom for France and aristocracy. When Italian musicians arrive, including a woman disguised as a man, Mademoiselle de la Charce is inspired to dress like one herself to defend her lands. She rallies peasants to resist Savoyard invasions using their farming tools. The film is slow-paced with notable cinematography and music but lacks emotional engagement.
Riassunto
'Mademoiselle de la Charce' is a historical drama based on true events, focusing on the Huguenot struggle during Louis XIV's reign. It explores themes of religious tolerance, social uprising, and gender norms through the lens of a young woman fighting against invading forces. The film aims to represent 'non-spectacular non-storylike historical cinema,' but its pacing may make it less accessible to broader audiences.
