The Princess Of Montpensier (2010) Apr 2026

The story follows (Mélanie Thierry), a young noblewoman forced by her father's political ambitions into an arranged marriage with the Prince of Montpensier (Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet). Marie, however, remains deeply in love with her dashing childhood friend, Henri de Guise (Gaspard Ulliel). The film explores several key themes:

During the French Wars of Religion, heiress Marie (Mélanie Thierry) finds that her father, the Marquis de Mézières (Judith Chemla) Rotten Tomatoes The Princess of Montpensier (2010)

: Marie is treated as a pawn or "chattel" in a patriarchal society, where her body and wealth are traded for political alliances. The story follows (Mélanie Thierry), a young noblewoman

: Characters are torn between personal desires and the rigid societal codes of honor and faith. Key Characters & Cast The story follows (Mélanie Thierry)