Rose et noir (2009) - film review

In 1577, Pic Saint Loup, once the greatest couturier in France, receives the commission of his career.  King Henry III engages him to create the most beautiful wedding dress for the marriage of one of his nephews to the daughter of a Spanish nobleman.  The problem is that Saint Loup must travel to Spain, a staunchly Catholic country that brutally oppresses free-thinkers, Jews, gays and non-Catholics – which is unfortunate because these are exactly the kind of people that make up the couturier’s entourage.  Still, Saint Loup accepts the commission, not realising that his secretary is a closet Protestant who intends using the expedition to avenge the St Bartholomew Massacre...

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I don’t speak a great deal of French but I was so intrigued by the poster of this film that I thought I’d take a look. I loved it – I hardly understood any of the conversations but it was clear from the action what was going on. The costumes, sets and scenery are all perfect and although the plot is rather obvious it’s not really the point of this oeuvre (I know a few French words!). It is fast paced and full of fun. I just have to wait for the DVD with English subtitles now to fathom out what the hell they were saying to one another.....
Nick (Jersey) 

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