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In this witty drama, aristocratic engineer Grégoire Ponceludon de Malavoy's quest to drain France's notorious swampy regions takes an unexpected turn. To sway King Louis XVI, he must outshine the royal court with verbal dexterity, navigating a treacherous landscape of shifting alliances and clever wordplay.

In this witty drama, aristocratic engineer Grégoire Ponceludon de Malavoy's quest to drain France's notorious swampy regions takes an unexpected turn. To sway King Louis XVI, he must outshine the royal court with verbal dexterity, navigating a treacherous landscape of shifting alliances and clever wordplay.

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Ridicule does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Awards & Nominations for Ridicule

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69th Academy Awards 1997

Nomination

Foreign Language Film

50th British Academy Film Awards 1997

Win

Best Film Not in the English Language

54th Golden Globe Awards 1997

Nomination

Best Foreign Language Film

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RIDICULE — Fanny Ardant, Jean Rochefor

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