Ridicule

Charles Berling plays Le Marquis Grégoire Ponceludon de Malavoy, a young nobleman seeking support from the court of Louis XVI to drain a swamp in his region.

Jean Rochefort portrays Le Marquis de Bellegarde, a seasoned aristocrat and key player in the intricate social fabric of the court.

Fanny Ardant is Madame de Blayac, a sophisticated and influential woman who navigates the political landscape with skill and charm.

Judith Godrèche embodies Mathilde de Bellegarde, the enchanting daughter of Le Marquis de Bellegarde caught in a web of intrigue.

Bernard Giraudeau takes on the role of L'Abbée de Vilecourt, a clergyman with a sharp intellect and an interest in the courtly games of wit.

Bernard Dhéran appears as Montalieri, a character with connections to the court whose motives may not always be clear.

Carlo Brandt is Milletail, a figure in the court who plays a part in the intricate social dance of the aristocracy.

Jacques Mathou plays Abbé de l'Épée, a clergyman with a nuanced understanding of the power dynamics within the court.

Urbain Cancelier portrays Louis XVI, the King of France whose court becomes a stage for the battles of wit and influence.

Albert Delpy embodies Baron de Guéret, a member of the aristocracy entangled in the social intricacies and power plays of the court.

Bruno Zanardi appears as Paul, a character whose role in the courtly machinations adds another layer of complexity to the narrative.

Marie Pillet plays Charlotte, a character entwined in the social web of the court, adding depth to the backdrop against which the drama unfolds.