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Margaret of Valois (French: Marguerite, 14 May 1553 – 27 March 1615), popularly known as La Reine Margot, was a French princess of the Valois dynasty who became Queen of Navarre by marriage to Henry III of Navarre and then also Queen of France at her husband's 1589 accession to the latter throne as Henry IV.
An abridged version of the film was released as Queen Margot in North America, and in the United Kingdom under its original French title. It won the Jury Prize and Best Actress Award (Lisi) at the Cannes Film Festival, as well as five César Awards.
Dec 9, 1994 · Based on Alexandre Dumas' novel, the film depicts the life of Margot de Valois, a French princess caught in a religious war and a forced marriage. It features nudity, violence, and a famous soundtrack by Ofra Haza and Goran Bregovic.
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- Patrice Chéreau
- 1994-12-09
Margaret Of Valois (born May 14, 1553, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Fr.—died March 27, 1615, Paris) was the queen consort of Navarre known for her licentiousness and for her Mémoires, a vivid exposition of France during her lifetime.
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Queen Margot or La Reine Margot may refer to: Margaret of Valois (1553–1615), queen consort of Navarre and later also of France. La Reine Margot (novel), 1845 French novel by Alexandre Dumas about Margaret of Valois.
Dec 16, 1994 · A historical drama about the French queen Margot, who was married to a Protestant king but had a secret lover. The film is visually stunning but confusing, with a lot of violence, sex and political intrigue.
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A historical drama about the forced marriage and love affair of Margot de Valois, a Catholic princess, and Henri de Navarre, a Protestant king, during the religious war in France. The film depicts the massacre of St. Bartholomew, the intrigues of Catherine de Médicis, and the loyalty of the couple amidst the chaos.
