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Movies about Marie Antoinette
If you are learning about French or Austrian history, you would likely come across the famous Archduchess of Austria, Marie Antoinette. She led a tragic but interesting life so there has been many movies and books about her. One of the most highly acclaimed movies was released in 2006 by a famous director, Sofia Coppola. The movie starred Kirsten Dunst as Marie Antoinette. Marie Antoinette was also well known as a leader of fashion and styles of the time, so it is not surprising to see plenty of Marie Antoinette costumes, wigs or other accessories in retail stores. There are many people who like to dress up as Marie Antoinette at costume parties.
Who was Marie Antoinette?
Marie Antoinette was an Archduchess of Austria and Queen of France and of Navarre. She was the fifteenth and penultimate child of Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor, and of Maria Theresa, Empress of Austria. When she was just fourteen, on the day of her marriage to Louis-Auguste, Dauphin of France, she became Dauphine de France. At the death of Louis XV, in May of 1774, Louis-Auguste became Louis XVI, and teen Marie Antoinette became the Queen of France and of Navarre. After seven years of marriage, she gave birth to a daughter, Marie-Thérèse-Charlotte de France, who was the first of their four children. Marie Antoinette was not loved by the French people. Eventually, she was beheaded.
Books and Movies on Marie Antoinette
There are lots of novels and books on the life of Marie Antoinette. Some are more true than others. The best known book about Marie Antoinette was written by famous author, Antonia Fraser. This version of the life of the tragic queen of France was made into one of the most famous Marie Antoinette movies directed by Sofia Coppola. A popular book telling the story of Marie Antoinette is called the Private Realm of Marie Antoinette.
Shopping for Marie Antoinette Costumes
In order to choose the best costume to dress up as Marie Antoinette, it is good to be familiar with history. By seeing many portraits of Marie Antoinette, you will learn about what kind of dresses and costumes to find. To dress like the Queen of France, you will need a dress, a tall wig that is usually worn by Marie Antoinette, shoes, a fan and other accessories depending on the event you are dressing up for.