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The Queen of Versailles
IDFA 2012

The Queen of Versailles

Lauren Greenfield
United States
2012
100 min
n.a.
Festival history
With epic proportions of Shakespearean tragedy, Queen of Versailles follows billionaire couple Jackie and David Siegel; an ex-beauty pageant star and a real estate magnate, on their quest to build their dream house. A 90,000 square foot “home” and playground for the couples’ eight children; a mini-kingdom including 5 million dollars worth of imported marble, fairytale staircases and wet and wild pools inspired by the eponymous Versailles Palace in France. Shot over two years and in the wake of the economic crisis the film is an ultimate display of decadence and a parable about ambition and loss.
Credits
Screening copy
    Evergreen Pictures
    Evergreen Pictures
World Sales
    Evergreen Pictures
    Evergreen Pictures
Co-production
    Candescent Films,
    +Plus Pictures
    Candescent Films,
    +Plus Pictures
Involved TV Channel
    BBC Storyville,
    VPRO,
    DR
    BBC Storyville,
    VPRO,
    DR