MARGUERITE
1921, The beginning of the Golden Twenties. Not far from Paris. It is party day at Marguerite Dumont’s castle. Like every year, an array of music lovers gathers around a great cause at the owner’s place. Nobody knows much about this woman except that she is rich and that her whole life is devoted to her passion: music. Marguerite sings. She sings wholeheartedly, but she sings terribly out of tune. In ways quite similar to the Castafiore, Marguerite has been living her passion in her own bubble, and the hypocrite audience, always coming in for a good laugh, acts as if she was the diva she believes she is. When a young, provocative journalist decides to write a rave article on her latest performance, Marguerite starts to believe even further in her talent. This gives her the courage she needs to follow her dream. Despite her husband’s reluctance, and with the help of a has-been divo, both funny and mean, she decides to train for her first recital in front of a crowd of complete strangers. Loosely inspired by the life of Florence Foster Jenkins.
In Australian cinemas nationally APRIL 21, 2016
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Enjoyable movie
Tone deaf, wealthy, passionate about her music, an unknowing part of an ongoing,mad conspiracy to protect her from the sad truth that she has no great voice but where she is never the laughing stock - the story kept my interest and was very poignant as well as entertaining. Definitely worth seeing!
Most enjoyable
lots of fun
Brilliant Film .Very well done .
Funny, entertaining and sad at the same time tragicomedy. Highly recommending to watch everyone.
Beautiful heartbreaking movie. Loved it.
Really enjoyed it.