This is a region-free DVD-R without case or artwork.
In French with English subtitles. Widescreen.
France, 1559. King Henri II gives a state ball in honour of the marriage of theyoung Lady of Chartres to the Prince of Cleves. At the ball, the young princessdances with the handsome Duke of Nemours and the two are instantly attracted to one another. Realizing 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 lovesher, she remains implacably loyal to her husband...
La 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.
