Conquest, The (in French)
Rating = B
The is the story of Sarkozy's campaign to
reach the top of French politics, ultimately becoming the president of France. Chirac and the other
French politicians denigrate and underestimate Sarkozy because he is not of the pure French elite. Meanwhile, Sarkozy's
wife Cécilia dislikes their life together as he rises higher and higher, and he has a hard time keeping her at his
side, a necessity for election as president. The music is wonderful.
[2012-03-15, Cinema 21, Portland, OR]