Elizabeth (1998)
Vincent Cassel: Duc d'Anjou
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Quotes
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Duc d'Anjou : [as he stands before Elizabeth and entourage in a dress, speaking in a heavy French accent] What? Huh? What? Wha-do, what? You stare, Madame.
[snorts]
Duc d'Anjou : What is it, do you see... somesthings... strange perhaps? Heh-heh... Hmm?
Elizabeth : You are wearing a dress, Your Grace.
Duc d'Anjou : Oh, yes, I am wearing a dress! Yes, yes, I'm wearing a dress! Wha- I wear a dress like this, my mother, and you... Hm-hm. But I only dress like this-a, when I'm alone, in private, with my friends... Hmm?
Elizabeth : Your Grace.
[approaches and offers her hand for him to kiss, which he reluctantly does]
Elizabeth : Although my affection for you is undiminished, I have, after an agonizing struggle, determined to sacrifice my own happiness for the welfare of my people.
Duc d'Anjou : [sarcastically, fully expecting her rejection] Oh! My God, ha-ha...
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Monsieur de Foix : [in French] She is a woman, Sire. They say one thing but mean another. No one can unlock their secrets.
Duc d'Anjou : [also in French] Unless they have... a very big key!
[laughs loudly]
Duc d'Anjou : Yes! A *very* big key!
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Duc d'Anjou : [in French] Elizabeth is a witch... a witch... and her servant is the devil!
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Duc d'Anjou : I can't wait. I dream of the moment when we are naked together in bed where I can stroke your thigh and perhaps even your quinny? Would you like that?
Elizabeth : Remove your hand. Perhaps, Your Grace, we shall think on it.