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Marie Antoinette

A Fresh, Feminist Take on Marie Antoinette

The "Marie Antoinette" cast and crew discuss the drama's new take on the young queen, her relationship with Louis XVI, and the forces working against her when she arrived in Versailles.

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Queen of France
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50:44
When the King becomes seriously ill, succession suddenly becomes a reality.
Pick a Princess
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54:38
Antoinette’s escalating hostilities with du Barry threaten her relationship with the King.
Rival Queens
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56:14
Madame du Barry, the Favorite, sees the Dauphine as a rival for the King’s affections.
The Slap
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52:23
How will the newlywed Marie Antoinette react to Versailles with its ridiculous rules?
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