A 1994 release, this movie remains steadfastly high on my list. Settle in for French and subtitles, but it's okay, the story will sweep you away. We focus on the royal family, political unrest and Paris town events on August 24, 1572, official French history date of the Massacre of St. Bartholomew. It's a religious war (and oh, aren't those the most violent, odd, isn't it). I suppose the traditional incest has sparked THIS generation of royal idiots to think a forced wedding of Margot De Valois, sister of King Charles IX, to King Henri of Navarre will fly well. Catholics versus Hugenots. Digression: I am reminded somewhat of the Serge-Colin Angelique romance novels which capture much of the same religious/political unrest in France. End of digression. This film has it all: sex, intrigue, blood and guts, poisonings, incest, and epic beauty. Great costumes too.
Margot is played by
Isabelle Adjani. She is GORGEOUS, by the way. Brother Charles is played quite convincingly by
Jean-Hugues Anglade. I think
Daniel Auteuil who is King Henri is enjoyable in all his performances.
Winner of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival Jury Prize.
My husband, who detests epics AND subtitles, was drawn into it. Fascinating movie to experience.
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