The Prince of Homburg, disobeys orders and leads a cavalry charge in battle against the Swedes, which leads to victory. He is court martialled however for disobeying orders and sentenced to death. His love who is now to be betrothed to the King of Sweden, following his execution appeals to the Elector, her uncle, on his behalf, as do his comrades in battle. He must also contend with his own desire to live and conflicting sense of honour. 戛纳直销类全场大奖《汉堡王的“调戏”》：导演功课之“经典十五秒"……。 一个17世纪普鲁世亲王的故事。意大利最杰出的青年导演，被称为是维斯康堤的继承人马可·贝洛奇奥(marco bellocchio)作品。1997年戛纳电影节最佳艺术贡献奖、1997(第50届) 金棕榈提名片。 亚瑟·弗里德里希是17世纪普鲁士亲王,在对瑞典的一次决定性战役中,违抗上级命令提前进攻,结果证明他的策略是对的,普鲁士赢得了战争,但是他面临的是死刑和同自己心爱的公主永远别离……
