Dir. Bertrand Tavernier · Starring Mélanie Thierry, Lambert Wilson, Gaspard Ulliel, Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet, Raphaël Personnaz, Michel Vuillermoz · Music Philippe Sarde
“Love. Conflict. Betrayal.”
ActionDramaHistoryRomance
Set in the high courts of 16th Century France, where the wars of religion between Catholics and Protestants are raging. Marie de Mézières, a beautiful young aristocrat, is in love with Henri de Guise, but her hand in marriage is promised to the Prince of Montpensier.
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A sweeping, tragic romance set against a backdrop of war and courtly intrigue. It's a passionate, yet melancholic, exploration of forbidden love and duty, told with exquisite historical detail.