Henri 4
2010 · 155 MIN · IMDB 5.8 · 1,385 VOTES · DIR. Jo Baier
Overview
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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00:00:12 The most powerful country in Europe is torn apart by a religious war.
00:05:51 Run along.
00:11:37 But as a sign of reconciliation, she expects a sacrifice.
00:16:00 The Admiral will protect you.
00:22:18 She is our only threat.
00:30:02 I will.
00:36:31 You spawn of the devil!
00:42:06 - You ordered it? - Desired. I have no power to order.
00:47:38 I had no...
00:56:37 My lords and ladies!
01:03:20 I will also die, Navarre. I can feel it.
01:09:46 and return to the bosom of our Church.
01:14:25 Yes?
01:18:36 Split up!
01:27:00 He really is! Our Henry.
01:32:56 As a Huguenot, I cannot advise you to do so. But...
01:39:34 Which title do I choose?
01:44:04 Why? Do you find me too common?
01:50:43 Free in your beliefs...
01:56:35 Agrippa!
02:04:32 You didn't kill her.
02:11:36 - Who's that young woman? - I think her name is Henriette.
02:18:02 The whole court...
02:22:40 Your King is dying!