Adapted from a historical novel by Yves Dangerfield, Patricia Mazuy’s film’Saint-Cyr’ is a modern take on an eternal drama. It tells the story of Madame de Maintenon, the secret wife of Louis XIV, who runs a pious but liberal boarding school for young girls. In an attempt to expiate her past, Madame de Maintenon plunges into religion and soon imposes stricter rules.
Isabelle Huppert stars as the captivating Madame de Maintenon,
The screening will take place on June 9th at Cine Lumiere at the Institut français du Royaume-Uni in London and will be followed by a Q&A with director Patricia Mazuy.
