The Visitors: Bastille Day

Main Plot

"The Visitors: Bastille Day," directed by Jean-Marie Poiré, is a comedic time-travel adventure. The story follows medieval knight Godefroy de Montmirail and his bumbling squire, Jacquouille la Fripouille, who are accidentally transported to the tumultuous period of the French Revolution. Struggling to navigate this unfamiliar era, they encounter their descendants and become embroiled in revolutionary chaos. As they attempt to return to their own time, they must deal with the absurdities and dangers of revolutionary France, leading to a series of humorous and chaotic situations. The film blends historical satire with slapstick comedy, creating a lighthearted exploration of cultural and temporal clashes.

Characters

• Christian Clavier plays Godefroy de Montmirail, a medieval knight who time-travels to modern-day France, causing chaos while trying to return to his own era.
• Jean Reno plays Godefroy de Montmirail, a medieval knight who time-travels to modern-day France, causing chaos while trying to return to his own era.
• Franck Dubosc plays the character "Godefroy de Montmirail," a nobleman who time-travels to modern-day France, causing chaos while trying to understand contemporary society and restore his family's honor.

Ending Explained

"The Visitors: Bastille Day," directed by Jean-Marie Poiré, concludes with the time-traveling protagonists, Godefroy de Montmirail and his squire Jacquouille la Fripouille, finally finding a way to return to their own time. Throughout the film, they have been navigating the complexities of modern-day France, specifically during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution. The climax sees them entangled in revolutionary chaos, with Jacquouille embracing the revolutionary spirit, while Godefroy remains bewildered by the drastic changes from his medieval era. In the final scenes, they manage to retrieve the necessary magical relics and incantations to activate their return to the 12th century. As they prepare to leave, Jacquouille faces a dilemma, torn between his newfound revolutionary fervor and loyalty to Godefroy. Ultimately, he chooses to return with Godefroy, reaffirming their bond. The film closes with their successful journey back to their original time, bringing their chaotic adventure in the modern world to a close and restoring the natural order of their lives.