The Palace
- 2023
- 1h 40m
A drama set on New Year's Eve 1999 in a luxurious Swiss hotel where the lives of hotel workers and various guests get intertwined.A drama set on New Year's Eve 1999 in a luxurious Swiss hotel where the lives of hotel workers and various guests get intertwined.A drama set on New Year's Eve 1999 in a luxurious Swiss hotel where the lives of hotel workers and various guests get intertwined.
- Awards
- 1 nomination
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- TriviaAccording to producer Luca Barbareschi the film has a budget of EUR 17 million ($17.8 million) and shot for 17 weeks in Gstaad, Switzerland.
- GoofsWhen the mob boss and his chauffeur are accidentally shut in the vault, the vault door is heard locking. When shown from the interior afterward, the vault door's locking bolts are not engaged.
- Quotes
Arthur William Dallas III: Can I have that blowjob now?
- ConnectionsReferences Chinatown (1974)
Featured review
Great political satire
In "The Palace" by Roman Polanski, critics seem to have overlooked the rich symbolism woven throughout the film. This satirical masterpiece cleverly mirrors the European Union, with Germany as the maître d'hôtel, highlighting the dynamics within the continent. The portrayal of an overweight America wedded to an elderly brute adds a humorous touch, while Mickey Rourke's portrayal of an orange eccentric man, reminiscent of Trump, is both striking and fresh.
Fanny Ardant delivers a brilliant performance as delusional Old Lady France, immersed in her own world, attending to her pet dog, perhaps a nod to Macron. The depiction of Great Britain as an old porn legend, now a comical relic with a broken nose and impotence, adds a layer of humor and reflection. The film adeptly captures Russia's regime, ostensibly strong under Putin, yet revealing its elite fleeing with suitcases of cash, providing a thought-provoking commentary on the country's internal contradictions. "The Palace" stands as a captivating exploration of political satire and symbolism, inviting audiences to delve beneath the surface.
Fanny Ardant delivers a brilliant performance as delusional Old Lady France, immersed in her own world, attending to her pet dog, perhaps a nod to Macron. The depiction of Great Britain as an old porn legend, now a comical relic with a broken nose and impotence, adds a layer of humor and reflection. The film adeptly captures Russia's regime, ostensibly strong under Putin, yet revealing its elite fleeing with suitcases of cash, providing a thought-provoking commentary on the country's internal contradictions. "The Palace" stands as a captivating exploration of political satire and symbolism, inviting audiences to delve beneath the surface.
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- Also known as
- Палац
- Filming locations
- Palace Hotel, Gstaad, Switzerland(main location)
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- Budget
- €21,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross worldwide
- $928,948
- Runtime1 hour 40 minutes
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