The title refers to two distinct but related Japanese pop-culture landmarks: a live-action film directed by Jacques Demy and the debut of the iconic anime series The Rose of Versailles . Both are adaptations of Riyoko Ikeda’s celebrated 1972 manga. 1. The Live-Action Film (1979)
: The score was composed by Demy’s long-time collaborator, Michel Legrand . Lady Oscar (1979)
: Set during the 18th century, it follows Oscar François de Jarjayes, a woman raised as a man by her father to succeed him as commander of the Royal Guard. Oscar becomes a protector for Marie Antoinette and eventually finds herself caught between her loyalty to the crown and the rising tide of the French Revolution. Key Cast : Catriona MacColl as Lady Oscar. The title refers to two distinct but related
Directed by the French New Wave filmmaker , this English-language production was filmed on location in France, including the Palace of Versailles. The Live-Action Film (1979) : The score was
as André Grandier, Oscar's childhood companion. Christine Böhm as Marie Antoinette. Jonas Bergström as Count Axel von Fersen.