The Lady and the Duke () is a 2001 historical romantic drama film written and directed by Éric Rohmer, based on the memoirs Ma vie sous la révolution (Journal of My Life During the French Revolution) by Grace Elliott, a Scottish royalist caught up in the political intrigue following the French Revolution. According to a description of the film in The Guardian, Rohmer's "customary verbal sparring and complex intellectual arguments are spiced by lavish sets, suspenseful plotting and the continuous threat of violence." Cast Reception The film was criticised by many viewers in France because of its uncompromising presentation of revolutionary violence; some described it as reactionary or monarchist propaganda. Asked about this, Lucy Russell remarked: "There does seem to be a great problem, not just in France, but every country has problems facing up to the nasty parts of its history. But there's a reason it was called the Terror." References External links 2000s French films 2000s German films 2001 films 2001 biographical drama films 2001 romantic drama films 2000s French-language films 2000s historical drama films 2000s historical romance films Couples Cultural depictions of Maximilien Robespierre Films based on memoirs Films directed by Éric Rohmer Films set in the 1790s Films set in Paris Films shot in Île-de-France French biographical drama films French historical drama films French historical romance films French Revolution films French romantic drama films German biographical drama films German historical drama films German historical romance films German romantic drama films Pathé films Sony Pictures Classics films