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The Night of Varennes

1982, Movie, 2h 31min

It should come as no surprise to anyone watching Le Nuit de Varennes that its maker, Ettore Scola, studied law before turning to filmmaking, and became an expert at socially conscious satire and parody. In this instance, Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, fleeing the French Revolution in 1791, confront and debate various historical political and philosophical figures (including Thomas Paine, played by Harvey Keitel!!!) about the nature and causes of the turmoil around them.

Country: Italy,France

Director:

Ettore Scola

Cast:

Michel Piccoli,

Marcello Mastroianni,

Jean-Claude Brialy,

Harvey Keitel

Critic William Thomas

rated

...the commanding cast, sumptuous historical detail and sparkling dialogue, all directed with a stylish swagger ensure an enthralling cinematic experience.

Read full review at Empire

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The Night of Varennes was released in theaters on February 16, 1983.