Question 1

What historical figure appears in the film, and why is he significant?

Accepted Answer

The film includes the real historical figure father Charles Michel de l'Épée, an abbot who pioneered public education for the deaf using sign language.

Question 2

Which major film festival opened with this movie in 1996?

Accepted Answer

It was the opening film at the 1996 Cannes Film Festival.

Question 3

What is the main conflict driving the story of 'Ridicule'?

Accepted Answer

A poor French lord must master the witty games at Versailles to secure royal backing for a drainage project.

Question 4

How did Judith Godrèche's role in this film impact her later career?

Accepted Answer

Randall Wallace hired Judith Godrèche for 'The Man in the Iron Mask' (1998) because he was a fan of her work in this movie.

Question 5

What scientific invention is Mathilde working on, and is it historically accurate?

Accepted Answer

Mathilde is creating a simple diving suit called a 'hydrostathetic machine,' which is historically correct based on Freminet's 1774 model.

Question 6

What historical figure appears in Ridicule, and why is he significant?

Accepted Answer

The film includes the real historical figure father Charles Michel de l'Épée, who was one of the first to advocate for public education for the deaf using sign language.

Question 7

Which major film festival opened with Ridicule in 1996?

Accepted Answer

Ridicule was the opening film at the 1996 Cannes Film Festival.

Question 8

What scientific project is Mathilde working on in the film?

Accepted Answer

Mathilde is creating a simple diving suit called a "hydrostathetic machine," which is historically based on Freminet's 1774 diving suit.

Question 9

Why did the poor French lord go to Versailles in Ridicule?

Accepted Answer

He went to Versailles to learn the court's games of wit in order to secure royal backing for a needed drainage project.

Question 10

Which actress's performance in Ridicule led to her being cast in The Man in the Iron Mask?

Accepted Answer

Judith Godrèche was hired for The Man in the Iron Mask because director Randall Wallace was a fan of her work in Ridicule.

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