1979-03-03 • 2h 4m

The glamour, the strife, the intrigue of 18th century France!

Oscar François de Jarjayes was born female, but her father insisted she be raised as a boy as he had no sons. She becomes the captain of the guards at Versailles under King Louis XVI and Marie Antonette. Her privileged, noble life comes under fire as she discovers the hard life of the poor people of France. She is caught up in the French Revolution, and must choose between her loyalty and love.

Directors

Jacques Demy

Editors

Paul Davies