The night of August 24, 1572, is known as the Massacre of St. Bartholomew. In France a religious war is raging. In order to impose peace a forced wedding is arranged between Margot de Valois, sister of the immature Catholic King Charles IX, and the Hugenot King Henri of Navarre. Catherine of Medici maintains her behind-the-scenes power by ordering assaults, poisonings, and instigations to incest.
Genre: Drama, History
Starring: Isabelle Adjani, Daniel Auteuil, Jean-Hugues Anglade, Vincent Pérez, Virna Lisi
Directed & Produced by: François Gédigier, Philippe Rousselot, Danièle Thompson, Pierre Grunstein, Patrice Chéreau
Release date: 5/11/1994
Running time: 162 minutes
IMDb Rating: 7.3/10 by 173 users