This is the TV adaptation of a novel by Francis Walder. The scene happens in 1570, during the religions wars between catholics and protestants in France. Both sides are decided for a truth, to enable peaceful negociations of a settlement, which will become the peace of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, the same year. The negociation, lead by Henri de Malassise (Jean Rochefort), and the Earl of Biron for the Catholic side, and Mr. d'Ublé and M. de Mélynes for the protestants side.
Jean Rochefort
as Henri de Malassise
Marie-Christine Barrault
as Chaterine de Médicis
Rufus
as M. de Biron
Jean-Paul Farré
as M. d'Ulbé
Didier Sandre
as M. de Méylines
