The Countess of Monsoreau

• For me, La Dame de Monsoreau and Queen Margot always marched in unison, like true kindred brothers. Beautiful music, great casting of our actors, and a heavy atmosphere with a sense of doom hanging over the characters—even during seemingly cheerful scenes and a fair amount of humor.

• A wonderful cast and superb acting—simply spot on. Every role succeeded. The casting of every single actor was 100% successful. All roles are excellent and all actors fit in brilliantly. As they say, a complete bullseye 😊 You don't even pay attention to the fact that one of the main characters (Count de Monsoreau) is older in the movie than in the book, because the actor (Yury Belyayev) who played him conveyed all the emotions and feelings perfectly.

• In an incredible way, this film combined good casting, excellent acting, interiors and exteriors, costumes, hairstyles, and an attentive approach to details conveying the atmosphere of the Middle Ages. Of course, realism has nothing to do with it—in reality medieval cities were knee-deep in street waste, horrible stenches, and grime covered by brocade. But that is not at all how we imagine that life in our minds.

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