The Libertine

The Libertine

2000 · 100 min · FR · 5.9 (36 votes)
Dir. Gabriel Aghion · Starring Vincent Perez, Fanny Ardant, Josiane Balasko, Michel Serrault, Arielle Dombasle, Christian Charmetant · Music Bruno Coulais
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French philosopher Denis Diderot produces the first encyclopedia while indulging in 18th-century decadence.

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A lavishly produced period piece that feels like a witty, intellectual party. It's a decadent exploration of Enlightenment ideas, filled with bawdy humor and sharp dialogue that makes history feel surprisingly alive and relevant.

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