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Royal Palace
Eugenia is the queen of an imaginary European country. When her husband dies, quite unexpectedly, the country is left without a king. According to the law, the new king needs to be married so that leaves out the eldest son. Her youngest son, Prince Arnaud is married to the lovely Armelle and they have two young children. They become the future rulers of the kingdom.
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Plot Summary
In this absurdist dark comedy, a wealthy family lives in a secluded mansion, adhering to a strict and peculiar set of rules that dictate their every action. When an outsider enters their isolated world, the family's rigid structure begins to unravel, exposing the bizarre and often disturbing dynamics within their supposed utopia.
Critical Reception
Royal Palace was met with mixed to positive reviews, praised for its unique directorial vision and unsettling humor. Some critics found its deliberate pacing and opaque narrative challenging, while others lauded its bold exploration of societal norms and familial control.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its original and disturbing premise.
Commended for its dark, unsettling humor.
Criticized by some for its slow pacing and unconventional storytelling.
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Fun Fact
Yorgos Lanthimos, known for his distinctive cinematic style, developed the concept for 'Royal Palace' as a satire on Greek society and the concept of 'home'.
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