Read the princess of montpensier online, free books by. In france, during the reign of charles ix, the wars of religion are raging. The princess of montpensier 20102011 covering media. The princess of montpensier is a 2010 french period romance film directed by bertrand tavernier, inspired by the novel of the same name published anonymously. But soon after montpensier joins marie, fate and the changing course of the war lead both guise and the duc d\anjou the future henri iii to champigny. The weakest link in montpensier is its screenplay, which isnt disastrous but neither is it good enough to fully support the film on its own. The violence of the battlefield, magnificently depicted, is replicated in the violent passions that the beautiful princess arouses and feels herself. Bertrand tavernier is in top form with this gripping, superbly mounted drama set against the savage catholicprotestant wars that ripped france apart in the 16th. The official trailer for the princess of montpensier. This is an intriguing choice of project for an auteur like bertrand tavernier. Jul 09, 2011 b ertrand tavernier has always been one of french cinemas consummate storytellers and hes at his most elegant and engaged in the princess of montpensier, a tale of lust and deceit set during the. There are a few surprises in store, and most of the. When philippe goes back to the war, he leaves marie in the care of his old mentor chabannes.
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Its a lavish costume drama set at the same time as the princess of montpensier including some of the same characters, both with key scenes set during the st bartholomews day massacre in 1572. It is regarded not only as one of the first modern novels in french, but also as both the prototype and a masterpiece of the historical novel. The princess of montpensier 2010 bertrand tavernier. The princess s face displayed her agitation, and her embarrassment was compounded by the sight of her husband, to such an extent. It is the story of a young enchanting woman named marie, whose father arranges a marriage for her with the prince of montpensier, philippe. When philippe is called away to fight, she is left in the care of count chabannes, an aging nobleman with a.
The princess of montpensier must struggle passionately to stay alive in the intrigue of this corrupt political and romantic web of duty, passion, religion and war. Bertrand tavernier had made his share of swashbucklers revenge of the musketeers, but from the opening scene of the princess of montpensier, its clear that this time hes pursuing a. Oct 01, 2000 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The princess of montpensier 2011 official trailer hd. One of the greatest heiresses in history, she died unmarried and childless, leaving her vast fortune to her cousin, philippe of france. Sexual and political intrigues in the french courtthat must be a cult thing to watch. So well does bertrand tavernier evoke the period that it evokes tangible physical qualities. The princess of montpensier on dvd october 11, 2011. Rent the princess of montpensier 2010 starring melanie thierry and lambert wilson on dvd and bluray.
The princess of montpensier 2011, directed by bertrand. Subtitles of different languages may be downloaded for free as a. Set in the high courts of france in 1562, while civil war rages between catholics and protestants, this sumptuous new historical romance by veteran. The wars of religion between catholics and protestants rage against a backdrop of intrigue and shifting alliances.
In the hands of another writer, with some modification, he could have. As conflict rages between catholics and huguenots in sixteenthcentury france, a. May 16, 2010 a young noblewoman is torn between passion, duty, companionship and ambition, each quality personified by a different man, in compelling period drama the princess of montpensier. In turn, anjou falls in love with the princess, to whose charms chabannes has also succumbed. The princess of montpensier is gorgeously photographed, sumptuously costumed, and well, pretty dull. Apr 15, 2011 big, costumed, historical dramas are not exactly in large supply these days, so the princess of montpensier, which harks back to an earlier era in more ways than one, is welcome at least in. Between duty and passion can marie fight her fate to reclaim her destiny. The princess of montpensier or the misfortune to be beautiful and princess when you dont live in the kingdom of disney.
The princess of montpensier 2010 r1 movie dvd cover. B ertrand tavernier has always been one of french cinemas consummate storytellers and hes at his most elegant and engaged in the princess of montpensier. Taking place during the religious wars of the previous century, it is the story of the entangled loves of the princess, her husband the prince, the duke of guise whom she had loved before her arranged marriage, and his friend, the count of chabannes. Rent the princess of montpensier 2010 on dvd and bluray. If you know me a little, you know that im trying to read only books which im pretty sure will please me. The princess of montpensier dvd, 2011 for sale online ebay. Grandeur and gallantry never appeared with more lustre in france, than in the last years of henry the seconds reign. Free audio book that you can download in mp3, ipod and itunes format for your portable audio player. In the princess of montpensier, the count of chabanneslambert wilson has finally come to his senses in 1562 to leave all the killing behind in the war between the catholics and the huguenots. In the princess of montpensier, acclaimed filmmaker bertrand tavernier directs a spectacular cast in a riveting, lush romantic drama set in the high courts of 1. The princess of montpensier movie trailer and videos tv. The princess of montpensier is a french movie set in the 16th century during the war between the protestant huguenots and the catholics.
Bertrand tavernier is in top form with this gripping, superbly mounted drama set against the savage catholicprotestant wars that ripped france apart in the 16th century. Starring melanie thierry, lambert wilson and gregoire leprinceringuet. This simplestyle novella is anchored in the historic reality of the previous. Melanie thierry is absolutely stunning, and male viewers will. Period costume drama from veteran french director bertrand tavernier that is elegant but too long for its own good. On the one hand, he wanted to attempt a true account of both the events and the exotic nature of france in the 1550s, but on the other hand, he.
The princess of montpensier is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on and. The princess of montpensier 2011 official trailer hd thecultbox. The princess of montpensier 2011 official trailer hd youtube. This simple style novella is anchored in the historic reality of the previous. The princess of montpensier may not be a perfect film, but its certainly a fascinating situation when a romantic epic set in 16th century france reminds one of two urban dramas set in the 20th. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg.
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