If this is a film that irritates nearly as much as it pleases, we do get a. Costumes and makeup fit for a queen returning costumer alexandra byrne created, yet again, a spectacular wardrobe for cate blanchett as elizabeth. This story perfectly sets up the one that follows, both featuring the oscarlevel. The golden age is the sequel to the fantastic oscar nominated film elizabeth, and although it doesnt live up to its predecessor, i found it to be a beautiful film with a fantastic cast. Cate blanchett reprises her academy award winning role as one of the greatest queens of englands history. Determined to restore england to roman catholicism, spains king philip ii. The golden age written by william nicholson and michael hirst 25th july 2006. Growing keenly aware of the changing religious and political tides of late 16th century europe, queen elizabeth finds her rule openly challe. The golden age is a sequel to the 1998 film elizabeth. Rahman, who are cocredited on all the compositions. The scene of raleigh leaving english shores to go into battle was originally filmed as his arrival to england from the new world. The golden age, begins in 1585, reaches its climax with the defeat of the armada three years later, and is the work of the same team, the working title company. The film was shot at shepperton studios and various locations around the united kingdom.
The most recent movie elizabeth the golden age shows elizabeth a matured confident individual with all the qualities needed to become a great queen. Growing keenly aware of the changing religious and political tides of late 16th century europe, elizabeth finds her rule openly challenged by the spanish king philip ii jordi molla with his powerful army and seadominating armada determined to restore. Eilean donan castle, kyle of lochalsh, highland, scotland, uk. Papist spain wants to bring down the heretic elizabeth. The golden age tells, if more often shouts, the story of. The film premiered on 9 september 2007 at the toronto international film festival. Parents need to know that this talky, artistic sequel to 1998s elizabeth probably wont be a big draw for many kids, even older teens. The golden age trailer the sequel follows queen elizabeths cate blanchett reign of england as she matures and faces marital expectations, an assassination plot. Queen elizabeth i cate blanchett turns her attention to sir walter raleigh clive owen. The golden age is een historische dramafilm uit 2007 onder regie van shekhar kapur. Two faiths, two empires, two rulers colliding in 1588. Rarely does a sequel come close to matching the quality of the first movie, much less exceeding it, but i had high hopes for elizabeth.
I wish i had seen this before i saw its 2007 sequel, elizabeth. While the first elizabeth movie faithfully reproduced elizabeths outfits from courtly portraits, the golden age kits her out in iridescent lace collars, foothigh plumes of exotic feathers. Zloty wiek the costumers guide to movie costumes elizabeth the golden age. Drama historisch film geregisseerd door shekhar kapur. Elizabeth i is the character portrayed by the brilliant cate blanchett on the film elizabeth the golden age.
The golden age, its appearance was radically altered during the jacobean period. As a portrait of elizabeths reign and britains war. On one hand, she was a fearless leader devoted to her country and her duties as queen that she would rather sacrifice personal joys such as being married in order to. Unreliable as history and misguided as a contemporary allegory, golden age finally fails because it is a halfhearted spectacle, not even filmed in a widescreen format. Byrne explains, the benefit of doing the first film meant that i already knew the period very well, having done the necessary research for elizabeth.
Nearly a decade after her stunning, breakout turn in elizabeth, cate blanchett reprises the role in elizabeth. Elizabeth, the golden age is weighed down by its splendor. Queen elizabeth addresses her troops is this interesting. When queen elizabeths reign is threatened by ruthless familial betrayal and spains invading army, she and her shrewd advisor must act to safeguard the lives of her people. The golden age 2007 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The film begins in 1585, with walter raleigh clive owen. The golden age come to bluray on april 27th feb 9, 2010. W1d 1bs london 76 oxford street oxford house c working title films 2006 elizabeth.
We have all the details on these cate blanchett films in high definition. Born on september 1533 elizabeth ruled as queen of england and ireland from 17 november 1558 until her death on the 24th. Filming locations 17 filming dates 1 filming locations. Unlike elizabeth 1998 by the same director, shekhar kapur, this film rides low in the water, its cargo of opulence too much to carry. The golden age, the sequel to the 1998 award winning film elizabeth a production by working title films a historical thriller set against the backdrop of the religious fanaticism of the late 16th century and visits the virgin queen in. Elizabeth is a 1998 british biographical drama film written by michael hirst, directed by shekhar kapur, and starring cate blanchett in the title role of queen elizabeth i of england, alongside geoffrey rush, christopher eccleston, joseph fiennes, john gielgud, fanny ardant, and richard attenborough. Unfortunately, as a sequel to 1998s elizabeth which dealt with earlier events in the 16th century monarchs reign its a pale imitator to the throne. The golden age, as some of you may know, is the 2007 sequel to the oscarwinning 1998 film elizabeth. However, in order for us to better appreciate the film, we have deemed it necessary to delve into the life of the real historical figure on which it revolves around. A kitsch extravaganza aquiver with trembling bosoms, booming guns and wild energy, elizabeth. The late late show with james corden recommended for you.
This instalment moves on to the most famous moments of elizabeth is reign the plotting by her cousin, mary queen of scots, and the attack of the spanish armada. There are scenes where the costumes are so sumptuous, the sets so vast, the music so insistent, that we lose sight of the humans behind the dazzle of the production. That said, it liberally interprets the pg rating the original was r, since it contains some graphic, bloody violence. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Geoffrey rush returns from the first film as elizabeths adviser, sir francis walsingham, but he has less to do this time. Shekhar kapur is also back as director, but its blanchett once again. The young elizabeth grew upon the estate of what is now hatfield house in hertfordshire and, although the house itself is now a frequently used film location it actually appears in sequel elizabeth. The first film really shows elizabeths accession to the throne and the troubles she faced during that period. Filming locations for shekhar kapurs elizabeth, the golden age 2007, with cate blanchett and clive owen. In general, the depiction of the life of queen elizabeth i in the film elizabeth. Here is a selection of the more modern filmic depictions of gloriana and one early one and whether they are worth a watch. Both were filming in and around ely cathedral as the 12th century building became a key location in the film elizabeth. The golden age is a delightfully bombastic period melodrama, full of sex and war and beautiful dresses. Star cate blanchett snagged oscar and golden globe nods for her role, and the film won an oscar for best costume design.
In elizabeth the golden age there is a scene that depicted sir francis walsinghams death in 1590. The image measures 500 750 pixels and was added on 1 january cate blanchett w filmie elizabeth. Its screenplay is written by william nicholson and michael hirst and it is directed by the great shekhar kapur. Guy hendrix dyas was the films production designer and covisual effects supervisor, and the costumes were created by alexandra.
Elizabeth i of england cate blanchett in elizabeth. The golden age moved on to the familiar events of the 1580s, well into elizabeths long reign, including the execution of mary queen of scots and the defeat of the spanish armada. Director shakhar kapur and star cate blanchett had such a good time with their 1998 film elizabeth that they returned for a second chunk of the life of the great queen. Ely cathedral provided the perfect setting for the recent lavish production of elizabeth. This film, the second about elizabeth i from director shekhar kapur, is just a travesty of history. The golden age finds queen elizabeth i facing bloodlust for her throne. A mature queen elizabeth endures multiple crises late in her reign including court intrigues, an assassination plot, the spanish armada, and romantic disappointments. Whist lying on the bed in his last minutes, you can see the rainbow portrait of elizabeth, which hadnt been painted until 1600, hanging on the wall behind him.
It was much earlier in the film, with completely different dialog. The original elizabeth grandly showcased the epic nature of a historical turning point, while. The golden age 2007 including maps, screenshots, and other nearby film locations. The golden age 2007 youngest looking fifty five year old elizabeth ever. The golden age, set between 1585 and 1588 elizabeth. St bartholomew the great, smithfield, london the execution of mary takes place in the priory church of st bartholomew the great, smithfield, london ec1. Elizabeth the golden age on dvd february 5, 2008 starring cate blanchett, geoffrey rush, clive owen, abbie cornish.
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