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Lady Oscar

“The glamour, the strife, the intrigue of 18th century France!”

Director
Jacques Demy
Year
1979
Runtime
2h 4m
Release
1979
Language
en
Country
FR · JP

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01 · Overview

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The story

Oscar François de Jarjayes was born female, but her father insisted she be raised as a boy as he had no sons. She becomes the captain of the guards at Versailles under King Louis XVI and Marie Antonette. Her privileged, noble life comes under fire as she discovers the hard life of the poor people of France. She is caught up in the French Revolution, and must choose between her loyalty and love.

  • #versailles
  • #sword fight
  • #people
  • #peasants vs. royalty
  • #gender confusion
  • #woman soldier
  • #french revolution
  • #lie
  • #strong woman
  • #france
  • #18th century
  • #poverty

  • Directed by

    Jacques Demy

  • Written by

    Jacques Demy & Patricia Louisianna Knop

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