The Princess of Montpensier

Storyline

La princesse de Montpensier 2010

In 16th century France, the religious wars between Catholics and Protestants continue. Young and beautiful aristocrat Marie and war hero Henri are in love, but Marie’s father, Prince Montpensier, has promised to marry his daughter to him. Shortly after their marriage, the prince is ordered to join the war. The prince sends his wife Marie to the secluded Champigny castle to live with her former teacher Chabanne and begs her to complete her education. In her unhappy, lonely life at Champigny, Marie tries to forget Henri. When the fate of the war changes, Henri and the heir to the French throne, Duke of Anjou, visit Champigny Castle. Just before them, Prince Montpensier arrives at the castle to stay with Marie. In the midst of this difficult situation, the Duke of Anjou falls in love with the princess and Chabanne cannot resist the young woman’s charm.

Genre:
Action, Drama
Year:
2010
Category:
History
Country:
France, Germany
IMDB:
6.5 - tt1599975
Duration:
Content Rating:
Not Rated
Director:
Bertrand Tavernier
Stars:
Gaspard Ulliel, Lambert Wilson, Mélanie Thierry