Summaries

Royal romance and epic tragedy feature in this historical drama about Pedro I of Portugal and his lover, Ines de Castro. Their legendary, doomed love story is explored, as well as the darkness surrounding Pedro's powerful, sadistic father.

Details

Keywords
  • based on play
Genres
  • Drama
  • History
Release date May 18, 2009
Countries of origin France
Language French
Filming locations Coimbra, Portugal
Production companies BE-FILMS Banijay Studios France

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 46m
Color Color
Sound mix Stereo
Aspect ratio 1.78 : 1

Synopsis

A drama based on the lives of Pedro I of Portugal (1320-1367) and Ines de Castro. The storyline does not depict accurate historical events, but draws from the legends regarding the death of Ines by the order of Pedro's father, and Pedro's love of her.

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