The Queen of Versailles

movie

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.

Cast & crew

David Siegel · Jacqueline Siegel · Jonquil Peed · June Downs · Katie Stam · Lorraine Barrett · Marissa Gaspay · Phillip Froehlich · Tina Martinez · Virginia Nebab · Lauren Greenfield

Studios & networks

BBC Storyville · Candescent Films · Evergreen Pictures · Impact Partners · Magnolia Pictures · Plus Pictures · VPRO