Review of Farewell, My Queen (2012) by Sandy K — 13 Mar 2013
This French film beautifully captures the setting: Versailles in July 1789, as the palace residents begin to recognize the threat of the building revolution at their gates. The story is seen through the eyes of Sidonie, a young woman who serves as the queen's "reader.
" Her loving (almost slavish) devotion to the queen is the focal point used to unveil the growing dread of what is to come, as well as the paradox of the royals' expectations versus reality. But for all the beauty of the cinematography, the exquisite details, and the tension of the plot, the ending felt abrupt and unfinished, and was a bit disappointing.
This review of Farewell, My Queen (2012) was written by Sandy K on 13 Mar 2013.
Farewell, My Queen has generally received positive reviews.
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