The Lady and the Duke (2001) [PG-13]
Featuring:
Lucy Russell, Jean-Claude Dreyfus, Alain Libolt
Written by:
Grace Elliott
Éric Rohmer
Directed by:
Éric Rohmer
Release Date:
September 7, 2001
Original Title:
L'Anglaise et le Duc
Alternate Titles:
영국 여인과 공작
Genres:
Drama | History | Romance | War
Production Companies:
Compagnie Éric Rohmer
France 3 Cinéma
KC Medien
Pathé Image
Production Countries:
France | Germany
Ratings / Certifications:
BR: 14 CA: PG ES: 7 FR: U IT: T US: PG-13
Runtime: 129
Grace Dalrymple Elliot is a British aristocrat trapped in Paris during the French Revolution. Determined to maintain her stiff upper lip and pampered life despite the upheaval, Grace continues her friendship with the Duke of Orléans while risking her life and liberty to protect a fugitive.
An episodic look at Grace Elliott (1760-1823) and Philippe, the Duke of Orleans, during the French Revolution. In 1790, they are friends, no longer lovers. He suggests she leave France, she warns him to quit the Revolution. In 1792, she must escape Paris on foot. Less than a month later, she returns on an errand of mercy and shows great courage saving the governor of Tuileries. The Duke in turn steps in to protect Grace. In early 1793, she demands a promise from the Duke that he vote to spare Louis's life; he does not, and Grace is furious. In April, he warns her of a search; she is arrested and brought before the committee. Orleans, too, is suspect. The guillotine awaits.
