The Queen of Versailles (2012)

EnglishFilm2012100 minDocumentary★ 6.9/10

With the epic dimensions of a Shakespearean tragedy, The Queen of Versailles follows billionaires Jackie and David’s rags-to-riches story to uncover the innate virtues and flaws of their American dream. We open on the triumphant construction of the biggest house in America, a sprawling, 90,000-square-foot mansion inspired by Versailles. Since a booming time-share business built on the real-estate bubble is financing it, the economic crisis brings progress to a halt and seals the fate of its owners. We witness the impact of this turn of fortune over the next two years in a riveting film fraught with delusion, denial, and self-effacing humor.

Directed by

Lauren Greenfield

Starring

Jacqueline Siegel, David Siegel, Virginia Nebab

Music

Jeff Beal

Released

2012-07-06

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