Question 1

Why was Queen Margot edited to a shorter version for international release?

Accepted Answer

Patrice Chéreau cut the film from about 160 to 138 minutes due to disappointing French box office and criticism of excessive violence and incoherence, though French media called it 'American censorship.'

Question 2

Which scene was added for the American release to emphasize a romance?

Accepted Answer

A scene with Margot and La Mole outdoors wrapped in a red cloak was added for the U.S. release to make their relationship more substantial, as it became the marketing focus.

Question 3

How did the actors' ages compare to their historical counterparts in Queen Margot?

Accepted Answer

Isabelle Adjani and Daniel Auteuil were in their late 30s/early 40s during filming, but the real Margaret of Valois and Henri of Navarre were only 19 when they married.

Question 4

What was notable about the costumes in Queen Margot despite their lavish appearance?

Accepted Answer

About 600 extra costumes were custom-made in Paris, mostly from linen and cotton sateen; elaborate brocades were often prints, and jewelry was limited to pearls with embroidery discarded for style and budget.

Question 5

Which major film festival featured Queen Margot in 1994?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Cannes Film Festival in 1994, along with other festivals like BFI London Film Festival and International Film Festival Rotterdam.

Question 6

Why was Queen Margot edited to a shorter version for international release?

Accepted Answer

Patrice Chéreau cut the film from about 160 to 138 minutes due to disappointing French box office and criticism of excessive violence and incoherence, though some French critics defended the new version.

Question 7

Which scene was added for the American release to emphasize a romance?

Accepted Answer

A scene with Margot and La Mole outdoors wrapped in a red cloak was added for the U.S. release to make their relationship more substantial, as it became the marketing focal point.

Question 8

How did the actors' ages compare to their historical counterparts?

Accepted Answer

Isabelle Adjani and Daniel Auteuil were in their late 30s/early 40s during filming, while the real Margaret of Valois and Henri of Navarre were both only 19 when they married.

Question 9

What was notable about the film's costumes despite their lavish appearance?

Accepted Answer

About 600 extras' costumes were custom-made in Paris, mostly from linen and cotton sateen; elaborate brocades were often prints, and jewelry was limited to pearls with embroidery discarded for style and budget.

Question 10

Which major film festival featured Queen Margot in 1994?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Cannes Film Festival in 1994, along with the BFI London Film Festival that same year.

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