
The Lady and the Duke
dir. Éric Rohmer
71
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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.
Critics consensus
Visually stunning, The Lady and the Duke uses current technology to elegantly bring the past to life.

Directed byÉric Rohmer
StarringLucy Russell, Jean-Claude Dreyfus, Rosette, Marie Rivière, Charlotte Véry, Léonard Cobiant
Written byGrace Elliott, Éric Rohmer
CinematographyDiane Baratier
EditingMary Stephen
The Lady and the Duke
2001 · PG-13 · 2h 9m
Drama, History, Romance
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.
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71
Critics Consensus
Visually stunning, The Lady and the Duke uses current technology to elegantly bring the past to life.
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