Period costume drama from veteran french director bertrand tavernier that is elegant but too long for its own good. The princess of montpensier on dvd october 11, 2011. As conflict rages between catholics and huguenots in sixteenthcentury france, a. This picture, entitled the princess of montpensier, has been posted on monday, march 14th, 2011 in the fanmade gallery dedicated to the princess of montpensier cinema. The princess of montpensier 2011 official trailer hd youtube. The princess of montpensier nude scenes 7 images and 2 videos including appearances from melanie thierry. 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. Between duty and passion can marie fight her fate to reclaim her destiny.
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. Free audio book that you can download in mp3, ipod and itunes format for your portable audio player. Subtitles of different languages may be downloaded for free as a. 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 2011 official trailer hd thecultbox. The princess of montpensier 20102011 covering media. The princess of montpensier 2010 r1 movie dvd cover. The princess of montpensier movie trailer and videos tv. Media in category the princess of montpensier this category contains only the following file. The princess of montpensier 2010 bertrand tavernier.
Starring melanie thierry, lambert wilson and gregoire leprinceringuet. Bertrand taverniers the princess of montpensier opens in 1567, with france mired in a brutal religious civil war, bloodily torn asunder between the catholic loyalists and the huguenot heretics. 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. The princess of montpensier dvd, 2011 for sale online ebay. 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. In france, during the reign of charles ix, the wars of religion are raging. Start your free trial to watch the princess of montpensier and other popular tv shows and movies including new releases, classics, hulu originals, and more.
This simplestyle novella is anchored in the historic reality of the previous. The princess of montpensier enters the field of the swashbuckling romance, so littered with our memories of other films, and conquers it with a startling freshness. 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 princess of montpensier is a french movie set in the 16th century during the war between the protestant huguenots and the catholics. Visitors of subtitlesbank have given a rating of 6. Philippe sarde the princess of montpensier philippe sarde music. Read the princess of montpensier online, free books by. The princess of montpensier movie photos and stills fandango. 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. 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. In the course of bertrand taverniers the princess of montpensier, the 16thcentury french heiress is pursued. Unfortunately, france becomes convulsed in the wars of religion and the leading families are. Rent the princess of montpensier 2010 starring melanie thierry and lambert wilson on dvd and bluray. One of the greatest heiresses in history, she died unmarried and childless, leaving her vast fortune to her cousin, philippe of france.
When philippe goes back to the war, he leaves marie in the care of his old mentor chabannes. The violence of the battlefield, magnificently depicted, is replicated in the violent passions that the beautiful princess arouses and feels herself. 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. This simple style novella is anchored in the historic reality of the previous. The princess of montpensier 2010 r1 movie dvd cd label, dvd cover, front cover. The princess of montpensier is gorgeously photographed, sumptuously costumed, and well, pretty dull. The princess of montpensier is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on and.
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. So well does bertrand tavernier evoke the period that it evokes tangible physical qualities. 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 weakest link in montpensier is its screenplay, which isnt disastrous but neither is it good enough to fully support the film on its own.
It stars melanie thierry in the title role, alongside gaspard ulliel, gregoire leprinceringuet, lambert wilson and raphael personnaz. Grandeur and gallantry never appeared with more lustre in france, than in the last years of henry the seconds reign. This is an intriguing choice of project for an auteur like bertrand tavernier. Melanie thierry is absolutely stunning, and male viewers will. Bertrand tavernier is in top form with this gripping. It is the story of a young enchanting woman named marie, whose father arranges a marriage for her with the prince of montpensier, philippe. 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. When philippe is called away to fight, she is left in the care of count chabannes, an aging nobleman with a. 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. If you know me a little, you know that im trying to read only books which im pretty sure will please me. Sexual and political intrigues in the french courtthat must be a cult thing to watch. The wars of religion between catholics and protestants rage against a backdrop of intrigue and shifting alliances.
The princess of montpensier or the misfortune to be beautiful and princess when you dont live in the kingdom of disney. Readcentral has helped thousands of people read books online without the need for sign. There are a couple of short and excellently directed battle scenes, but most of the film consists of the characters discussing philosophy, the nature of love, the duties of marriage, etc. In turn, anjou falls in love with the princess, to whose charms chabannes has also succumbed. 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. It stars melanie thierry in the title role, alongside gaspard ulliel, gregoire. The princess of montpensier 2011, directed by bertrand. Rent the princess of montpensier 2010 on dvd and bluray. The princess s face displayed her agitation, and her embarrassment was compounded by the sight of her husband, to such an extent. 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.
Everything you need to know about the princess of montpensier. There are a few surprises in store, and most of the. Oct 01, 2000 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The official trailer for the princess of montpensier. 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. 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 princess of montpensier 2011 official trailer hd. In the hands of another writer, with some modification, he could have. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Watch the princess of montpensier streaming online hulu. 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.
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