The Socialist Equality Party warmly invites you to a special screening of The Princess of Montpensier directed by Bertrand Tavernier, and based on a novella by the celebrated Madame de Lafayette.
Set against the savage Catholic/Protestant wars in 16th Century France, the film centres on the love of Marie de Mezieres for her dashing cousin Henri de Guise, which is thwarted when her father's political ambitions force her into marriage with the well-connected Philippe de Montpensier, who she has never met. When Philippe is called away to fight, she is left in the care of Count Chabannes, an aging nobleman with a disdain for warfare, and soon becomes exposed to the sexual and political intrigues of court.
Cover charge: $20 ($10 concession for students/unemployed) and includes nibbles and complimentary glass of wine.
Venue: East Melbourne Library
122 George Street, East Melbourne
Date: Saturday 25th August 2012
Time: 6.45pm for nibbles and drinks and screening at 7.30pm