The Princess Of Montpensier

Against the backdrop of the Catholic/Protestant wars, a beautiful young aristocrat finds herself married to a young prince she does not love, haunted by a suitor from her childhood, and advised by an aging nobleman who harbors his own desire for her.

The Princess of Montpensier -- kino-zeit.de - Trailer (Flash) (French)

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The Princess of Montpensier -- Based on a novella by Madame de Lafayette, the story centers on Marie de Mezi res's love for her dashing cousin Henri de Guise, which is thwarted when her father's political ambitions force her into marriage with the well-connected Philippe de Montpensier, who she has never met. When Philippe is called away to fight, she is left in the care of Count Chabannes, an aging nobleman with a disdain for warfare, and soon becomes exposed to the sexual and political intrigues of court.

The Princess of Montpensier -- Movieplayer.it - Clip (Flash)

The Princess of Montpensier -- Movieplayer.it - Clip (Flash)

The trailer for The Princess of Montpensier. Bertrand Tavernier is in top form with this gripping, superbly mounted drama set against the savage Catholic/Protestant wars that ripped France apart in the 16th century. Based on a novella by the celebrated Madame de Lafayette, the action centers on the love of Marie de Mezi res for her dashing cousin Henri de Guise, thwarted when her father's political ambitions force her into marriage with the well-connected Philippe de Montpensier, who she has never met. When Philippe is called away to fight, she is left in the care of Count Chabannes, an aging nobleman with a disdain for warfare, and soon becomes exposed to the sexual and political intrigues of court.

Marie (M lanie Thierry) is told that she will marry who is chosen for her, against all protest.

The Princess of Montpensier -- CineMagia.ro - Trailer (Flash) (French)

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International trailer for The Princess of Montpensier. Acclaimed filmmaker Bertrand Tavernier brings us The Princess of Montpensier, a full-blooded tale of passion, romance and intrigue. Set in the high courts of 16th Century France, where the wars of religion between Catholics and Protestants are raging. Marie de M zi res (M lanie Thierry), a beautiful young aristocrat, is in love with Henri de Guise (Gaspard Ulliel), but her hand in marriage is promised to the Prince of Montpensier (Gr goire Leprince-Ringuet). Being the dutiful daughter Marie consents to marry the prince and put aside her childish fantasy for the roguish Henri. However, wherever Marie goes attention follows, and soon enough her path crosses with Henri once more.