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Liberons la princesse de cleves des manuels scolaires!
Summary
France, 1559. King Henri II gives a state ball in honour of the marriage of the young Lady of Chartres to the Prince of Cleves. At the ball, the young princess dances with the handsome Duke of Nemours and the two are instantly attracted to one another. Realising that he is in love, the Duke of Nemour subsequently tries to court the princess, but in vain. Although the Princess of Cleves loves the Duke as much as he loves her, she remains implacably loyal to her husband...
Critique
Princesse de Clèves is a lavish period production based on the 17th century historical novel by Madame de La Fayette. Set at the court of the ill-fated Henri II, the story concerns mainly an impossible romance between a young duke and a young Princess, although it also brings in wider court intrigue involving other historical figures such as Catherine de Medici. The script was written by Jean Delannoy and Jean Cocteau, who previously collaborated on the 1943 film L’Eternel retour. Another connection between these two films is the actor Jean Marais, who starred in both films.
Despite its impressive visual feel, Princesse de Clèves is a film which has some difficulty engaging with its audience. The grandeur of the film’s production values (extravagant sets and costumes) appears to dilute those less tangible elements which are needed for the film to move its spectator – such as a sense of intimacy and passion. Whilst the dialogue is beautifully poetic in places, it is not sufficient to convey the impression of an all-consuming love and there is a sense that, in the hands of a younger director, with a stronger cast, this could have been a much more powerful film. Despite these qualms, the film has much to commend it. It is competently directed by one of the masters of French cinema, offers a convincing portrayal of the era in which it is set, and features the magnificent Jean Marais in one of his most poignant film roles.
Why putting it out?
because it is not the true story.
wikipedia talks:
Les contemporains d'Henri III nous ont décrit le roi comme un homme aimant beaucoup les femmes. Si celles-ci furent assez peu connues, c'est qu’Henri III ne leur conféra jamais le titre de maîtresse officielle.
Dans sa jeunesse, Henri III se fait remarquer par une fréquentation des femmes particulièrement poussée, au point que sa réputation et sa santé, en pâtissent[7]. En 1582, un ambassadeur italien disait : « Le roi a aussi eu quelques maladies pour avoir fréquenté dans sa jeunesse trop familièrement les femmes »[8].
Ses maîtresses les plus célèbres sont Louise de La Béraudière, Mme d’Estrées (mère de Gabrielle d’Estrées) et Renée de Rieux, issues de la moyenne noblesse[9]. Il fréquente également lors de son périple italien qui le ramène de Pologne en juin 1574, la belle Veronica Franco, une courtisane vénitienne fort renommée à l'époque. À la même date, il entretient aussi une relation platonique avec la princesse de Condé, Marie de Clèves, pour qui il éprouva une passion démesurée. Sa mort survenue brutalement le 30 octobre 1574 amena le roi à prendre un deuil particulièrement ostensible qui étonna la cour.>>>>>>>
Ok..not true neither...
She was maybe poisoned, but by whom?
the medicis family had so many ennemies...
although his their own family....
Just talk about history not to let it come again...
Auschwitz.
