Elizabeth (1998)

Vincent Cassel: Duc d'Anjou

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Quotes 

• 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...

• 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!

• Duc d'Anjou : [in French]  Elizabeth is a witch... a witch... and her servant is the devil!

• 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.