There isn't one woman in the world who hasn't dreamed of being Angélique...There isn't one man in the world who hasn't dreamed of Angélique...

Angélique (Michèle Mercier), a beautiful, penniless noblewoman, is forced to marry the ugly and fiery Jeoffrey de Peyrac (Robert Hossein). Despite his unattractive appearance, she falls in love with him. They live happily in their château until the day the king visits them. Enchanted by Angélique's beauty, Louis XIV is determined to make her his mistress.

Jeoffrey and Angélique... At the end of the 60's, their love story littered with traps would stir French hearts throughout the five films adapted from the highly successful novels by Anne and Serge Golon. Weaving charm, suspense, and history into an epic with a dash of discreet eroticism, Angélique remains a cult film to this day. Angélique, marquise des anges is the first part of this epic saga directed by Bernard Borderie. Newcomers to the saga as well as fans can find all the other episodes on DVD at the Médiathèque.

From la Cour des Miracles to Versailles: Angélique Kitsch Party

To celebrate the all-time epic romance we invite you to an Angélique kitsch party where fancy dress is a must! Adorn yourselves in the richest of costumes or the roughest of outfits, either way let Angélique inspire your attire!

The Music  DJ Sacha Dieu, known for spinning the records at the notorious Stranger than Paradise burlesque parties, will set the mood.

The Ball  Ballet maestro Mickael Gaurier will introduce you to ballroom dancing - Court of Louis XIV style!

The Setting  VJ Kelly Budges from Your Mum Visuals will recreate the splendour of Versailles in the Institut foyer.

The Cocktails  'Cuisse de nymphe émue', 'baise-moi ma mignonne', 'péché mortel', 'ventre de biche' : let temptation take over with Martell Cognac cocktails courtesy of Pernod Ricard UK.

The Buffet Enjoy les plaisirs de la table concocted by Natoora

The Games  From 'la carte du Tendre' to 'la géographie de la mouche', XVII century codes of love will no longer be a mystery to you.

The Make-Up  Powder and beauty spots: Let expert make-up artist Céline Nonon give you the French touch!

The Dress-Code Ladies think lace, corsets, pearls, ribbons; men think a dash of Louis XIV or perhaps you prefer the darker side of la Cour des Miracles!

The Venue Institut français du Royaume Uni

17, Queensberry Place, London SW7 2DT

020 7073 1350 | www.institut-francais.org.uk                      

The Details Friday 20 May

6.15pm | screening dubbed in English + party (from 8.15pm): £15, conc. £12
8.30pm | screening in French + party (from 10.30pm): £15, conc. £12

from 10.30pm |  party only: £7

This event marks the launch of a cult French film series at Cine Lumiere , organised in collaboration with France in London. Vote for your favourite film and have a chance to see it again on the Ciné lumière's big screen:

To Book Tickets: www.institut-francais.org.uk