Philibert (2011)
Directed by Sylvain Fusée

Film Synopsis

France, 1550.  By dint of his untainted honesty and idealism, to say nothing of his charm and physique, Philibert sets himself apart from all of the other young men in his Breton village.  He looks forward to the day when he can inherit his father's thriving artichoke growing business, but, alas, the Fates have a very different future in mind for him.  On his deathbed, Philibert's father confides in him a secret that he has kept from him all of his life.  Philibert is unsure how he should react to the startling revelation that he is of noble blood - the son of Fulgence Bérendourt de Saint-Avoise!

Philibert listens in horror and disbelief to the account of how his true father met his unfortunate end - cowardly slain by a vile Burgundian man.  The latter can be identified by the distinctive birthmark he has on his neck, one shaped like a rose.  Without delay, Philibert leaves his home village with his trusty servant Martin and sets out for Burgundy, where, he is sure, his destiny awaits him.  Our hero has seen so little of life that he can have no idea of the perils that lie in store for him - dangerous varlets and corrupting harlots!  Philibert's courage, tenacity and - most of all - his chastity will be tested to the limit by the improbable adventures that lie ahead...