King Laurent XVII, who is not very good at managing his finances, meets Bettina, a wealthy turkey breeder, and thinks that he will no longer have financial problems. But Bettina refuses to abandon her lover and benefit the king.
Is it worth your time? If you like old French comedies that feel like they were pulled from a crate in an attic, sure. It is for people who enjoy stagey, theatrical acting and don't mind a movie that shows its age at every single turn. If you want something fast, modern, or remotely realistic, stay far away. There is ...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
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"Is it worth your time? If you like old French comedies that feel like they were pulled from a crate in an attic, sure. It is for people who enjoy stagey, theatrical acting and don't mind a movie that shows its age at every single turn. If you want something fast, modern, or remotely realistic, stay far away. There is something inherently funny about watching a King act like a total goofball because his pockets are empty. King Laurent XVII is not exactly a mastermind. He spends most of his time ..."
Alfred Duru, Henri Charles Chivot, René Pujol
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