King of Paris


1h 37m 1995

Brief Synopsis

A tale about Victor Derval, an egotistical elder statesman of the 1930s Parisian stage who falls for Lisa Lanska, a young Hungarian waif who idolises him and later becomes his muse. Once she moves into his mansion, she charms his armchair revolutionary son. Tragedy awaits the trio and threatens to r

Film Details

Also Known As
Roi du Paris, Le
Genre
Drama
Romance
Release Date
1995

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 37m

Synopsis

A tale about Victor Derval, an egotistical elder statesman of the 1930s Parisian stage who falls for Lisa Lanska, a young Hungarian waif who idolises him and later becomes his muse. Once she moves into his mansion, she charms his armchair revolutionary son. Tragedy awaits the trio and threatens to ruin the opening of Derval's new play, in which Lisa is about to make her acting debut.

Film Details

Also Known As
Roi du Paris, Le
Genre
Drama
Romance
Release Date
1995

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 37m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Feature directorial debut for Dominique Maillet.