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Karim AïnouzKamera:
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Jude Law, Alicia Vikander, Eddie Marsan, Sam Riley, Erin Doherty, Bryony Hannah, Ruby Bentall, Simon Russell Beale, Amr Waked, Patsy Ferran, Andy Milligan (mehr)Streaming (1)
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In blood-soaked Tudor England, Katherine Parr, the sixth and last wife of King Henry VIII, is named Regent while tyrant Henry is fighting overseas. Katherine has done everything she can to push for a new future based on her radical Protestant beliefs. When an increasingly ailing and paranoid King returns, he turns his fury on the radicals, charging Katherine’s childhood friend with treason and burns her at the stake. Horrified and grieving, but forced to deny it, Katherine finds herself fighting for her own survival. Conspiracy reverberates through the palace. Everyone holds their breath – for the queen to slip up, for Henry to take her head like wives before. With the hope for a future free of tyranny at risk, will Katherine submit to the inevitable for the sake of King and country? (Cannes Film Festival)
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Dieser Film ist interessant und unterhaltsam. Man wartet gespannt auf das Ende. Alicia Vikander ist zart und gleichzeitig mutig, Jude Law richtig ekelig. Der Zentralkonflikt der beiden Figuren ist aber für einen zweistündigen Spielfilm mit einem einfachen Drehbuch nicht besonders heftig. Firebrand ist deshalb kein markantes historisches Drama, das man sich merken würde. [Karlovy Vary IFF]
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I'm pretty clear about the kind of place and time in the past I would never want to live in: the bloodthirsty American Wild West and the court of Henry VIII, with all the intrigue and the paranoia, I like my peace and I really wouldn't have the nerve for that. Anyway, I've always been utterly fascinated by Henry VIII and his women, I loved watching the The Tudors, so I'm always happy to watch any film treatment of that era, and this one is very good. It's very intimate, understated, and kept me entertained the entire time, thanks to the lead acting duo of Alicia Vikander and Jude Law. We have already seen Alicia once in the great historical drama A Royal Affair; she was great there, but here she is even better, the role suits her beautifully. It's quite a turnaround for Jude, though, from a likable pretty boy to a chubby, grumpy, paranoid curmudgeon, I don't think many people will even recognize him! I must also highlight the beautiful sets and costumes, they were a feast for the eyes. I can surely recommend it for lovers of historical dramas. [Festival de Cannes 2023]
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