Firebrand

15

Dir: Karim Aïnouz
Cast: Alicia Vikander, Jude Law, Simon Russell Beale, Eddie Marsan, Sam Riley

In a perilous time when England is torn apart by religious upheaval and tyrannical rule, Katherine Parr (Alicia Vikander), educated and accomplished, reluctantly agrees to become the sixth wife of King Henry VIII (Jude Law). Her marriage to the tyrant is fraught with danger, as she navigates a court filled with intrigue, suspicion, and betrayal. As Henry departs for war, leaving her as Regent, Katherine must fend off scheming courtiers and protect herself from the King’s growing paranoia. When her close friend is convicted of treason, Katherine faces an agonizing choice: survive by submission or fight for her beliefs and risk everything.

“Incendiary…Jude Law is scarily good…A vividly constructed drama, expertly played” – Kevin Maher, The Times ★★★★
“Jude Law is horribly good” – Tim Robey, Daily Telegraph ★★★★
“Remarkable” – Raphael Abraham, Financial Times ★★★★
“Whip smart historical drama bristling with court intrigue” – David Rooney, Hollywood Reporter
“Jude Law’s obese and oozy Henry VIII rules supreme” – Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian

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