The Princess of Montpensier (2010)
Director
Bertrand Tavernier
Main cast
Mélanie Thierry; Lambert Wilson; Gaspard Ulliel; Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet; Raphaël Personnaz
Genres
Action, Drama, History, Romance
Description
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.
Bertrand Tavernier
Main cast
Mélanie Thierry; Lambert Wilson; Gaspard Ulliel; Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet; Raphaël Personnaz
Genres
Action, Drama, History, Romance
Description
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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