Henri 4
Synopsis
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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Henry of Navarre aka Henry 4 english trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-07-10
Top Cast
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Julien Boisselier
Henri de Navarre
Joachim Król
Théodore Agrippa d'Aubigné
Andreas Schmidt
Guillaume du Bartas
Roger Casamajor
Maximilien de Béthune 'Rosny'
Armelle Deutsch
Marguerite de Valois 'Margot'
Chloé Stefani
Gabrielle d'Estrées
Hannelore Hoger
Katharina de Medici
Ulrich Noethen
Karl IX
Devid Striesow
D'Anjou
Katharina Thalbach
Gauklerin
Karl Markovics
Coligny
Gabriela Maria Schmeide
Marie de Medici
Christine Urspruch
Leonora
André Hennicke
Biron
Wotan Wilke Möhring
von Guise
Johannes Silberschneider
Arzt in Nerac
Sandra Hüller
Catherine
Antoine Monot Jr.
Mayenne
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 27, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 7, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jo Baier
- Screenplay & Story
- Jo Baier, Heinrich Mann, Cooky Ziesche
- Original Score
- Hans Zimmer, Henry Jackman
- Original Title
- Henri 4
- Country of Origin
- Germany, France, Austria, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Latin, French
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Production Studios
- Ziegler Film, GéTéVé Productions, FICC, Wega Film, ARD
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jo Baier
Jo Baier, Heinrich Mann, Cooky Ziesche
Hans Zimmer, Henry Jackman
Gernot Roll
Claus Wehlisch, Alexander Berner
Department Leadership Roster
Jo Baier
Director
Jo Baier
Writer
Cooky Ziesche
Writer
Claus Wehlisch
Editor
Klaus-Peter Platten
Production Design
Christian Strang
Production Design
Hans Zimmer
Original Music Composer
Alexander Berner
Editor
Gernot Roll
Director of Photography
Henry Jackman
Original Music Composer
Gerhard Gollnhofer
Costume Design
Ute Hofinger
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Henri 4
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What is Henri 4 about?
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]
Who directed Henri 4?
Henri 4 was directed by Jo Baier.
Who stars in Henri 4?
The principal cast of Henri 4 includes Julien Boisselier, Joachim Król, Andreas Schmidt, Roger Casamajor, Armelle Deutsch.
When was Henri 4 released and how long is it?
Henri 4 was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 2h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Henri 4?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Henri 4 was composed by Hans Zimmer, Henry Jackman.
Is Henri 4 based on a book or true story?
Henri 4 is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Heinrich Mann".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Henri 4?
Henri 4 holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).