Ridicule

In the 1996 movie "Ridicule," set in 18th century France, the film follows a young country engineer who journeys to Versailles in hopes of securing funding for a drainage project that could save his community. However, he quickly becomes embroiled in the cruel and witty world of courtly etiquette and intrigue, where sharp-tongued repartee and social snobbery reign supreme. As he navigates this treacherous milieu, he must learn to wield the power of ridicule to achieve his goals.