The Queen of Versailles

2012 1h 40m EN

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6.9

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★6.9TMDB · 219

Documentary

Synopsis

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With the epic dimensions of a Shakespearean tragedy, The Queen of Versailles follows billionaires Jackie and David’s rags-to-riches story to uncover the innate virtues and flaws of their American dream. We open on the triumphant construction of the biggest house in America, a sprawling, 90,000-square-foot mansion inspired by Versailles. Since a booming time-share business built on the real-estate bubble is financing it, the economic crisis brings progress to a halt and seals the fate of its owners. We witness the impact of this turn of fortune over the next two years in a riveting film fraught with delusion, denial, and self-effacing humor.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jacqueline Siegel
Self (as Jackie Siegel)
David Siegel
Self
Virginia Nebab
Self - Nanny
Katie Stam
Self - Miss America
Lorraine Barrett
Self - Real Estate Agent
June Downs
Self - Next Door Neighbor
Phillip Froehlich
Self - Vice President, West Resorts
Marissa Gaspay
Self - Nanny

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Lauren Greenfield
Writers: Lauren Greenfield
Languages: French, English
Countries: United States of America, Denmark, United Kingdom, Netherlands

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ERA

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Released 14 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: French, English.

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WORLD

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International production across 4 countries: United States of America, Denmark, United Kingdom, Netherlands.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Lauren Greenfield, shot by Sarah Levy. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jeff Beal. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Victor Livingston shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Jacqueline Siegel and David Siegel and Virginia Nebab carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt2125666 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Lauren Greenfield directs. Sarah Levy behind the camera. Jeff Beal scores. Victor Livingston cuts. Produced in United States of America, Denmark, United Kingdom, Netherlands. Dialogue in French, English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 14 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: French, English.
3International production across 4 countries: United States of America, Denmark, United Kingdom, Netherlands.
4Directed by Lauren Greenfield, shot by Sarah Levy. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Jeff Beal. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Victor Livingston shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Jacqueline Siegel and David Siegel and Virginia Nebab carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt2125666 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 11 themes, including "affectation", "wealth", "bankruptcy", "woman director".