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 much bloodshed and frequent bawdy sexual interludes. In late-16th-century France, Catholics and Protestant Huguenots are at war. Seemingly seeking peace, French dowager Queen Catherine de Medici summons Henry to her court to marry him to her daughter, which would unite 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 stay alive and maneuver for the throne.

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Summary Details
Earliest Release DateMarch 4, 2010 (Germany)
Running Time2 hr 35 min
GenresBiography Drama War
FilmmakersRole
Jo Baier Director
Jo Baier Writer
Heinrich Mann Writer
Cooky Ziesche Writer
Regina Ziegler Producer
Henry Jackman Composer
Hans Zimmer Composer
Gernot Roll Cinematographer
Alexander Berner Editor
Claus Wehlisch Editor
Klaus-Peter Platten Production Designer
Christian Strang Production Designer
CastRole
Julien Boisselier
Joachim Król
Andreas Schmidt
Roger Casamajor