The Palace

Only a few hours left until the turn of the millennium: At the renowned luxury hotel The Palace, preparations for the New Year's Eve celebrations are in full swing. Wealthy guests from all over the world have gathered at the magnificent hotel in Gstaad, and the staff are working hard to give them an extra special experience. During the exuberant festivities, it is not just the magnificent decor that causes a stir. Rarities such as Bollinger champagne are poured out, a man gives his mistress a live penguin, and an ambassador's wife falls asleep in the caviar. Six years after D'APRÈS UNE HISTOIRE VRAIE, Roman Polanski returns to ZFF with a delightfully extravagant satire on the rich and beautiful. John Cleese, Mickey Rourke, and Fanny Ardant, among others, do the honours in this ever so merry movie.