The film stars model turned actress Mélanie Thierry in the title role, with Gaspard Ulliel, Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet, Lambert Wilson and Raphaël Personnaz.
"...The story takes place in the French aristocracy during the 'Wars of Religion', focusing on a young woman who is forced into marriage while passionately in love with another man..."
"Princess" premiered May 16, 2010 @ the Cannes Film Festival, with StudioCanal releasing it in 384 French cinemas on November 3, 2010. Distribution rights for the US was acquired by IFC Films, who will release the film April 1, 2011.