The Princess of Montpensier

The Princess of Montpensier

Love. Conflict. Betrayal.

Directed by Bertrand Tavernier

Produced by Paradis Films, StudioCanal

2010139 min6.3 / 10

A period romance set amid religious conflict in 16th-century France, centered on a woman caught between duty and forbidden love.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Princess of Montpensier sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Does The Princess of Montpensier end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of films.

  • Is The Princess of Montpensier scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is The Princess of Montpensier violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Princess of Montpensier easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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