Marguerite
Marguerite

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Marguerite

2017
Movie
19 min
French

An aging woman and her nurse develop a friendship that inspires her to unearth unacknowledged longing, and thus help her make peace with her past.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes74%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users86%
Director: Xavier GiannoliGenres: Comedy, Drama, Music

Plot Summary

In 1920s Paris, Marguerite Dumont is a wealthy music lover and patron who believes she is a great opera singer. She regularly holds concerts for her aristocratic friends, who dare not tell her the truth about her singing abilities. As she prepares for a larger, more public performance at the Paris Opera, her husband and associates scramble to protect her from public humiliation, leading to a series of comical and poignant events.

Critical Reception

Marguerite received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its charming premise, Catherine Frot's central performance, and its elegant production design. Some found the pacing occasionally slow, but overall it was lauded as a witty and touching period piece with a unique blend of comedy and melancholy.

What Reviewers Say

  • A charming and witty portrayal of delusion and artistic aspiration.

  • Catherine Frot delivers a masterful performance as the misguided opera singer.

  • Visually stunning with a poignant, if slightly drawn-out, narrative.

Google audience: Audience reviews largely appreciate the film's humor, the lead actress's performance, and the beautiful period setting. Some viewers found the story a bit predictable or slow-paced, but most were charmed by its unique premise and emotional depth.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for 11 César Awards, including Best Film, Best Actress (Catherine Frot), and Best Costume Design. Won Best Costume Design.

Fun Fact

The film is loosely inspired by the life of Florence Foster Jenkins, an American heiress and amateur singer who was known for her terrible singing but persistent belief in her own talent.

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Although this is about two women, it could just as readily be a story about two people of any sexual combination where one is an older, lonlier, character. In this case, it’s “Marguerite” (Béatrice Picard) who is beginimg to suffer from kid...