Queen of Versailles, The
A FILM BY Lauren Greenfield
A FILM BY Lauren Greenfield
A fascinating, infuriating and poignant documentary.
-Fred Topel, Crave Online
This timely and involving documentary elicits both sympathy and schadenfreude.
-Justin Chang, Variety
Un documentaire fascinant, exaspérant et poignant.
-Fred Topel, Crave Online
Synopsis
THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES is a character-driven documentary about a billionaire family and their financial challenges in the wake of the economic crisis. With epic proportions of Shakespearean tragedy, the film follows two unique characters, whose rags-to-riches success stories reveal the innate virtues and flaws of the American Dream. The film begins with the family triumphantly constructing the biggest house in America, a 90,000 sq. ft. palace. Over the next two years, their sprawling empire, fueled by the real estate bubble and cheap money, falters due to the economic crisis. Major changes in lifestyle and character ensue within the cross-cultural household of family members and domestic staff.Theatrical Release Date
Friday, August 03, 2012
Original Languages: English
Genre: Documentary
Running Time: 100 min.
Year: 2012
Genre: Documentary
Running Time: 100 min.
Year: 2012
CREDITS
CAST
David Siegel
Jackie Siegel
DIRECTED BY
Lauren Greenfield
TRAILER
PHOTOS
Jackie Siegel in THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures. Photo Credit: Lauren Greenfield.
David and Jackie Siegel in THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures. Photo Credit: Lauren Greenfield.
Virginia Nebab in THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures. Photo Credit: Lauren Greenfield.
Jackie Siegel in THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures. Photo Credit: Lauren Greenfield.
Lauren Greenfield, director of THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures. Photo Credit: Roxanne Lowit.
Jackie Siegel in THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures. Photo Credit: Lauren Greenfield.
Queen of Versailles, The
Jackie Siegel in THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures. Photo Credit: Lauren Greenfield.
David and Jackie Siegel in THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures. Photo Credit: Lauren Greenfield.
Virginia Nebab in THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures. Photo Credit: Lauren Greenfield.
Jackie Siegel in THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures. Photo Credit: Lauren Greenfield.
Lauren Greenfield, director of THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures. Photo Credit: Roxanne Lowit.
Jackie Siegel in THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures. Photo Credit: Lauren Greenfield.
