Second Sight is delighted to
announce the release of multi-award-winning film Ridicule from one of France’s most acclaimed directors Patrice Leconte. It will be released on
DVD courtesy of Second Sight on 29 January 2007.
A poor nobleman has a plan to rid his homeland of its disease infested
swamp. To do this he needs backing and so heads to the court of King Louis XV1
in a bid to solicit aid. He soon discovers that the worthiness of the plan
itself will not grant him an audience with the King, at Versailles the sharpnesss of one’s wit is
what gets you noticed.
Patrice Leconte’s lavish,
superbly written costume drama was a BAFTA winner for best foreign language
film, winner of four Cesars (French Oscars) and nominated for both an Oscar and
the Palm D’Or.
With
such films as The Hairdresser's Husband
and Monsieur Hire, Leconte has built
a reputation as one of the most respected and versatile French
directors.
Bonus
Feature – ‘The Story of Ridicule’
Title: Ridicule
Release Date: 29
January 2007
RRP: £19.99