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Julie, chevalier de Maupin
Agnès Dormes, a famous opera singer, saves Julie, a baby girl who was about to be sacrificed during a black mass. Twenty years later, the baby has turned into a beautiful energetic twenty-year-old young lady determined to find out about her origins. In Avignon, Julie manages to meet Agnès and discovers on the occasion she is not her real mother. A series of adventures will ensue and at a time Julie is nearly burned on the stake. But she eventually achieves her end and can marry, a street performer close to her heart.
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Plot Summary
In 17th-century France, Julie, a young noblewoman, disguises herself as a man to escape an arranged marriage. Embracing the identity of the Chevalier de Maupin, she embarks on a life of adventure, swordplay, and romance, challenging societal norms and captivating hearts in a male-dominated world.
Critical Reception
This made-for-television film received mixed to positive reviews, often praised for its ambitious scope and lead performance, though some critics noted pacing issues and a deviation from historical accuracy for dramatic effect.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its swashbuckling action and romantic entanglements.
Generally well-received for its lavish production values and period detail.
Some found the plot to be somewhat convoluted and the historical liberties distracting.
Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely available, but general sentiment leans towards appreciation for the film's adventurous spirit and lead actress's performance.
Awards & Accolades
None notable.
Fun Fact
The film is a lavish French television production that aimed to capture the spirit of historical adventure dramas, though it took significant creative liberties with the life of the historical Julie d'Aubigny, a famed opera singer and swordswoman.
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