This is the TV adaptation of a novel by Francis Walder. The scene happens in 1570, during the religions wars between catholics and protestants in France. Both sides are decided for a truth, to enable peaceful negociations of a settlement, which will become the peace of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, the same year. The negociation, lead by Henri de Malassise (Jean Rochefort), and the Earl of Biron for the Catholic side, and Mr. d'Ublé and M. de Mélynes for the protestants side.
Genre: Drama, History, TV Movie
Stars: Jean Rochefort, Marie-Christine Barrault, Rufus, Jean-Paul Farré, Didier Sandre
Crew: Gérard Corbiau (Director), Alain Moreau (Screenplay)
Country: France
Language: Français
Studio: ARTE, France 3, Les Films de la Boissière, Marina Productions
Runtime: 95 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Dec 20, 2003
IMDb: 4.3
Keywords:dynamite, religious conflict