Royal Palace

Royal Palace

2005 · 100 min · FR · 5.5 (261 votes)
Dir. Valérie Lemercier · Starring Valérie Lemercier, Lambert Wilson, Catherine Deneuve, Denis Podalydès, Mathilde Seigner, Michel Aumont · Music Bertrand Burgalat
Comedy

Eugenia is the queen of an imaginary European country. When her husband dies, quite unexpectedly, the country is left without a king. According to the law, the new king needs to be married so that leaves out the eldest son. Her youngest son, Prince Arnaud is married to the lovely Armelle and they have two young children. They become the future rulers of the kingdom.

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A delightful romp through a whimsical European monarchy. Expect witty banter, charming characters, and lighthearted chaos as a royal family navigates unexpected succession. It's a feel-good comedy that doesn't take itself too seriously.

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