In this vibrant and stylized story, we are immersed in the life of a teenage girl who, at the tender age of 14, is sent to the sophisticated and opulent court of France to marry the dauphin Louis XVI. From the moment she arrives in Versailles, she finds herself trapped in a world of excess, luxury, and strict expectations. The young Austrian archduchess faces the challenge of adapting to an environment where every move is scrutinized and criticized.
As she struggles to find her place in such an artificial society, Marie Antoinette begins to explore her own identity amidst the pressure of becoming the future queen. Through dazzling parties and a series of complicated relationships, she develops a character that ranges from insecurity to rebellion. In this atmosphere of glamour, the young queen increasingly feels isolated, surrounded by a hungry populace and a court that does not forgive her for being Austrian.
Although her life seems like a fairy tale, the lights of Versailles conceal the impending storm that is about to break. As popular discontent grows and the shadow of the French Revolution looms, Marie Antoinette must confront the consequences of a world where extravagance can lead to downfall. Through captivating visual storytelling, this tale reminds us that royalty is not always the dream life it appears to be.