# Queen Margot (1994)

> A coerced royal marriage becomes the fragile center of a blood-soaked struggle between Catholic power, Huguenot resistance, and ruthless family ambition.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5537

## Facts

- Runtime: 138 min
- Genres: Drama, History, Romance
- Director: Patrice Chéreau
- Cast: Isabelle Adjani, Daniel Auteuil, Jean-Hugues Anglade, Vincent Perez, Virna Lisi, Dominique Blanc, Pascal Greggory, Claudio Amendola
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110963/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: dense
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: brooding, visceral, oppressive, historical drama night, arthouse film night

## Synopsis

A tale of love and betrayal unfolds amidst the chaos of religious war in France.

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