Queen Margot
– The night of August 24, 1572, is known as the Massacre of St. Bartholomew. In France a religious war..
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.
09 Dec 1994
French, Italian
Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.
Patrice Chéreau
Alexandre Dumas (novel), Danièle Thompson (scenario & adaptation), Patrice Chéreau (scenario & adaptation), Danièle Thompson (dialogue)
Isabelle Adjani, Daniel Auteuil, Jean-Hugues Anglade, Vincent Perez
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.
Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 9 wins & 12 nominations.
Miramax Films