Let Joy Reign Supreme
Released: 1975
War, History, Drama
France, 1719. Louis 14th died four years ago, Philippe d'Orleans is the regent. He is a liberal and a libertine. His right-hand man, Dubois, an atheistic and cupid priest, as libertine as Philippe, tries to take advantage of a little rebellion lead by a Breton squire (Pontallec) and of the famine to become archbishop... Description of the life of the court in this period of transition where the French Revolution smoulders.
Starring: Philippe Noiret, Jean Rochefort, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Marina Vlady, Christine Pascal, Alfred Adam, Jean-Roger Caussimon, Gérard Desarthe
Directed by: Bertrand Tavernier
Written by: Bertrand Tavernier, Jean Aurenche
Language: Breton, French
Scenes
This film is set in 18th century France. In one scene the servants are shown passing around chamber pots for guests to relieve themselves at a party.
Alternate Titles
Que a Festa Comece (DVD)
Deixe a Festa Começar