The sister of the Catholic king of France enters into an arranged marriage with a Huguenot prince in a bid to quell religious conflict in the country. However, while she finds solace in the arms of a young lover, her wedding day turns into a bloodbath as targeted violence erupts between the guests and spreads through Paris. French historical drama set during the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre of 1572, with Isabelle Adjani, Daniel Auteuil, Jean-Hugues Anglade, Virna Lisa and Vincent Perez