Henri 4 (2010)
Henri 4 is a 2010 French-language history movie directed by Jo Baier, with a running time of 2h 35m. It stars Julien Boisselier, Joachim Król and Andreas Schmidt.
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]
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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]
When was Henri 4 released?
Henri 4 was released on 4 March 2010.
How long is Henri 4?
Henri 4 runs 2h 35m.
Who made Henri 4?
Henri 4 was directed by Jo Baier.
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Cast
- Julien Boisselier as Henri de Navarre
- Joachim Król as Théodore Agrippa d'Aubigné
- Andreas Schmidt as Guillaume du Bartas
- Roger Casamajor as Maximilien de Béthune 'Rosny'
- Armelle Deutsch as Marguerite de Valois 'Margot'
- Chloé Stefani as Gabrielle d'Estrées
- Hannelore Hoger as Katharina de Medici
- Ulrich Noethen as Karl IX
- Devid Striesow as D'Anjou
- Katharina Thalbach as Gauklerin
- Karl Markovics as Coligny
- Gabriela Maria Schmeide as Marie de Medici