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63% Critic Match
The Princess of Montpensier
“Love. Conflict. Betrayal.”
6.3 / 10• 2010• 2h 19m•NR• French
ActionDramaHistoryRomance
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Mélanie Thierry
Marie de Montpensier
Lead
Lambert Wilson
François de Chabannes
Gaspard Ulliel
Henri de Guise
Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet
Philippe de Montpensier
Raphaël Personnaz
Le Duc d'Anjou
Michel Vuillermoz
Le Duc de Montpensier
Philippe Magnan
Le Marquis de Mézières
Florence Thomassin
La Marquise de Mézières
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Bertrand Tavernier's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Princess of Montpensier is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
