The Queen of Versailles
The Queen of Versailles

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The Queen of Versailles

Philo
Philo
Dox Amazon Channel
Dox Amazon Channel
Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel
Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel
Kanopy
Kanopy (Free)
6.9(213 votes)
2012
1h 40m
Documentary
affectationwealthbankruptcywoman directordisturbeddesperateabsurddramaticaudaciousforeboding

Overview

With the epic dimensions of a Shakespearean tragedy, The Queen of Versailles follows billionaires Jackie and David’s rags-to-riches story to uncover the innate virtues and flaws of their American dream. We open on the triumphant construction of the biggest house in America, a sprawling, 90,000-square-foot mansion inspired by Versailles. Since a booming time-share business built on the real-estate bubble is financing it, the economic crisis brings progress to a halt and seals the fate of its owners. We witness the impact of this turn of fortune over the next two years in a riveting film fraught with delusion, denial, and self-effacing humor.

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