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The Supper

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Original title

Le souper

Year

1992

Running time

90 min.

Country

France

Director

Edouard Molinaro

Screenwriter

Yves Rousset-Rouard, Edouard Molinaro, Jean-Claude Brisville. Play: Jean-Claude Brisville

Cast

Music

Vladimir Cosma

Cinematography

Michael Epp

Producer

Trinacra Films, Parma Films, France 2 Cinema

Genre

Drama | Politics. Historical. Napoleonic Wars. 19th Century

Synopsis

France, 1815. After his defeat at Waterloo, Napoleon heads for exile. Royalists occupy Paris and attempt to restore the monarchy. However, the battle doesn't seem to be over. On July 6, Talleyrand (Claude Rich), a shrewd politician of flexible convictions, invites chief of police and zealous revolutionary Fouché (Claude Brasseur) to supper and tries to convince him to serve the king. Over the meal they insult each other, accuse each other, and, at first sight, look like mortal enemies. But they definitely have one thing in common: they are both power-hungry. Basically a stage two-hander, the picture looks frustratingly uncinematic and static, despite the vigorous performances by the two leads. It will be enjoyed most by viewers with a good knowledge of the French Revolution and the Restoration who will understand the dialogue's subtle political details.

Awards: 1992: César Awards: Best Actor (Rich) & Costume Design. 4 Nominations

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