Mary Queen of Scots (2018)
Release Year: 2018
Nation: United Kingdom, United States
Alternative Title: Las dos reinas, Duas Rainhas, Marie reine d'Écosse, Marija Kraljica Skotske, Maria Stuart
Director: Josie Rourke
Writer: Beau Willimon, John Guy
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Eric Fellner, Debra Hayward, Tim Bevan
Co_Producer: Harriet Spencer, Jane Robertson, Alex Oakley
Executive_Producer: Kate Pakenham, Liza Chasin, Amelia Granger
Companies: 3dot Productions, Focus Features, Perfect World Pictures, Working Title Films
Genre: Biographical Film, Biography, Drama, Film Based On Book, Historical Drama, History
Budget: 25.000.000
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Keywords
Keywords: 16th century, apathetic, based on novel or book, biography, british monarchy, burlesque, cousin, cousin relationship, female prisoner, house of stuart, queen elizabeth i, royal family, scotland, tudor, woman director
Story
In 16th century Europe, Mary Stuart (Saoirse Ronan), the Queen of France, returns to her native Scotland after her husband's death to claim her rightful throne. Meanwhile, Elizabeth I (Margot Robbie) rules England with an iron fist. Both queens are aware of each other's presence and the potential threat they pose, as Mary has a legitimate claim to the English throne. The two cousins engage in a complex game of power and politics, with each trying to outwit the other. Betrayals, conspiracies, and rebellions threaten both their reigns, ultimately leading to tragic consequences that change the course of history.
Summary
'Mary Queen of Scots' is a historical drama directed by Josie Rourke in 2018. The film explores the tumultuous life of Mary Stuart, played by Saoirse Ronan, who returns to Scotland to claim her throne after being widowed at a young age. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the 16th-century British monarchy, with Margot Robbie portraying Elizabeth I, Mary's cousin and rival for power. The film delves into the intricate political landscape of the time, examining the themes of female power, sovereignty, and the complex dynamics between the two queens. It is based on John Guy's historical biography 'Queen of Scots: The True Life of Mary Stuart'.
