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The Princess of Montpensier
FRANCE · 2010

The Princess of Montpensier

Bertrand Tavernier
forbidden love arranged marriage religious conflict 16th century France aristocratic intrigue
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Synopsis

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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