SOFIA COPPOLA
Marie Antoinette, Sofia Coppola's third film (2006), is ravishingly beautiful feast for the eyes. I had mistakenly put off watching it after reading some mixed reviews. Now, I regret not having seen Kirsten Dunst's masterful performance in theatres. Based on Antonia Fraser's book, Marie Antoinette: The Journey, the film is not just about the decadence of Versailles or a showcase of Marie Antoinette's opulent tastes. The extravagance forms a backdrop to Coppola's humanizing portrayal of Marie Antoinette, a woman who's character still suffers from the propaganda that surrounded her. The underlying message of the film is summed up beautifully by critic Roger Ebert, who gave the film ★★★★:
"Every criticism I have read of this film would alter its fragile magic and reduce its romantic and tragic poignancy (...) This is Sofia Coppola's third film centering on the loneliness of being female and surrounded by a world that knows how to use you but not how to value and understand you."
A modernized period piece, the luxurious setting (filmed in Versailles) as well as the vivid colour palette and costumes make Marie Antoinette worth watching again, and again.
"Every criticism I have read of this film would alter its fragile magic and reduce its romantic and tragic poignancy (...) This is Sofia Coppola's third film centering on the loneliness of being female and surrounded by a world that knows how to use you but not how to value and understand you."
A modernized period piece, the luxurious setting (filmed in Versailles) as well as the vivid colour palette and costumes make Marie Antoinette worth watching again, and again.
For the colour palette and costumes in the film, Coppola drew her
inspiration from French patisseries, like these delicious macarons
inspiration from French patisseries, like these delicious macarons
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