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Tournées Film Festival: Marguerite
October 25, 2017
06:45 PM - 08:45 PM
Hoyt Auditorium
Synopsis
Marguerite Dumont is an incredibly wealthy woman who has devoted her life to singing opera. There’s only one problem and it’s a problem no one will dare to mention to her, starting with her husband: she cannot sing in tune to save her life. From this brilliant premise based on the true story of Florence Foster Jenkins, the American socialite and calamitous singer who inspired the recent Meryl Streep film (and a character in Citizen Kane), writer-director Xavier Gianolli draws a marvelously rich tale, mining the comic possibilities as well as the genuine tragedy of a woman living in a world of illusion sustained by sycophants. Gianolli also creates a striking portrait of Paris in the twenties, taking in the aristocratic milieu as well as the ferment of subversive art movements and the Bohemian demimonde. Marguerite is a tour de force of controlled chaos, brimming with eccentric characters and opulent set pieces, all orbiting around the irresistible figure of Marguerite, a woman whose dedication is an inspiration—until it turns to madness and cautionary tale. For her unforgettable performance in Marguerite, Catherine Fort was awarded the 2015 César (French Oscar) for best actress in a leading role.
Director
Xavier Giannoli
Screenplay
Xavier Giannoli
Marcia Romano
Cast
Catherine Font
André Marcon
Michel Fau
Christa Theret
Denis Mpunga
Sylvain Dieuaide
Aubert Fenoy
Sophia Leboutte
Théo Cholbi
Details
English, French, Italian
129 min.
Belgium, Czech Republic, France, 2016
Distributor
Cohen Media Group
Tournées Film Festival - Fall 2017
Category: Film Screenings