Henri 4 (2010)
A wide-ranging, energetic period piece tracing the rise of the Protestant Henry of Navarre as he goes from battlefield warrior to France's beloved King Henri IV. Director Jo Baier's epic is a classically entertaining adventure, albeit one with more than a little bloodshed and frequent bawdy sexual interludes. In late 16th-century France, Catholics and Protestant Huguenots were at war. Seemingly seeking peace, the French dowager queen, Catherine de Medici summons Henry to her court to have him marry her daughter, uniting the two warring factions. However, the Catholics slaughter the Protestant wedding guests in what became known as the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre and Henry-now married-must use all his guile to both stay alive and maneuver for the throne. [Written by Palm Springs International Film Festival]
Cast
- Julien Boisselier - Henri de Navarre
- Joachim Król - Théodore Agrippa d'Aubigné
- Andreas Schmidt - Guillaume du Bartas
- Roger Casamajor - Maximilien de Béthune 'Rosny'
- Armelle Deutsch - Marguerite de Valois 'Margot'
- Chloé Stefani - Gabrielle d'Estrées
- Hannelore Hoger - Katharina de Medici
- Ulrich Noethen - Karl IX
- Devid Striesow - D'Anjou
- Katharina Thalbach - Gauklerin
Screenplay
Keywords
catholicism vs protestantism, st. bartholomew's day massacre, huguenot
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Henri 4 about?
- A wide-ranging, energetic period piece tracing the rise of the Protestant Henry of Navarre as he goes from battlefield warrior to France's beloved King Henri IV. Director Jo Baier's epic is a classically entertaining adventure, albeit one with more than a little bloodshed and frequent bawdy sexual interludes. In late 16th-century France, Catholics and Protestant Huguenots were at war. Seemingly seeking peace, the French dowager queen, Catherine de Medici summons Henry to her court to have him marry her daughter, uniting the two warring factions. However, the Catholics slaughter the Protestant wedding guests in what became known as the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre and Henry-now married-must use all his guile to both stay alive and maneuver for the throne. [Written by Palm Springs International Film Festival]
- Who directed Henri 4?
- Henri 4 was directed by Jo Baier.
- Who stars in Henri 4?
- Henri 4 stars Julien Boisselier, Joachim Król, Andreas Schmidt, Roger Casamajor, Armelle Deutsch, Chloé Stefani.
- How long is Henri 4?
- Henri 4 has a runtime of 2h 35m (155 minutes).
- What genre is Henri 4?
- Henri 4 is a History, Drama film.
- Where was Henri 4 produced?
- Henri 4 was produced in Germany, France, Austria, Spain.