The Princess of Montpensier


2h 19m 2010

Brief Synopsis

A tale of the passions and tragic fate of a princess, a rich heiress of a French kingdom under threat in the wars of religion of 1562. In love with the Duke of Guise since she was a child, she is forced to marry the Prince of Montpensier.

Film Details

Also Known As
La Princesa de Montpensier, Princesa de Montpensier, Princess of Montpensier, The, Princesse De Montpensier
MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Foreign
Period
Romance
Release Date
2010
Distribution Company
Sundance Selects
Location
France

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 19m

Synopsis

A tale of the passions and tragic fate of a princess, a rich heiress of a French kingdom under threat in the wars of religion of 1562. In love with the Duke of Guise since she was a child, she is forced to marry the Prince of Montpensier.

Film Details

Also Known As
La Princesa de Montpensier, Princesa de Montpensier, Princess of Montpensier, The, Princesse De Montpensier
MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Foreign
Period
Romance
Release Date
2010
Distribution Company
Sundance Selects
Location
France

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 19m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Limited Release in United States Spring April 15, 2011

Released in United States on Video October 11, 2011

Released in United States 2010

Released in United States 2011

Based on the short story "La Princesse De Montpensier" by Madame De LaFayette and first published in 1662.

Limited Release in United States Spring April 15, 2011 (Los Angeles & New York City.)

Released in United States on Video October 11, 2011

Released in United States 2010 (Shown at Chicago International Film Festival (Main Competition) October 7-21, 2010.)

Released in United States 2011 (World Cinema Now)

Released in United States 2010 (Shown at Telluride Film Festival September 3-6, 2010.)

Released in United States 2010 (World Cinema)