Films Inspired By Elizabeth I

Film Research- 

During this unit in order to gain the relevant knowledge about the Elizabethan era I will be watching films based upon this era, how its adapted to suit the directors style or the time of the release of the film. This will allow me to learn the most accurate and least accurate film adaptation which will help me with my designs for our live assessment. 

1. Elizabeth I 1998
Elizabeth. 1998. DVD Cover. [Dig Image] Viewed 10/10/14. Available at

IMBD.COM http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BMjA2NjM1MzUwOF5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTYwMDIxMTU5._V1_SY317_CR6,0,214,317_AL_.jpg ]

'The story of Elizabeth's ascendancy to the throne, the plot of the movie is full of palace intrigues, attempted assassinations and executions. The movie starts with England divided by faith, Protestant vs. Catholic. The queen, Mary Tudor has no heir and her Catholic supporters fear the succession of her half-sister Elizabeth, a Protestant. They convince the queen to have Elizabeth arrested and put in the Tower of London but the queen hesitates and eventually refuses to sign her death warrant. It is announced that the queen is pregnant but it turns out to be a tumor and she dies of it a while later. Her Catholic supporters are forced to give the throne to Elizabeth. Elizabeth's first few years are shaky as she is not versed with the art of finesse and "rules from the heart instead of the mind". There is also the question of her succession as she is yet unmarried and her death without heir would mean the throne falling back into Catholic hands. She has many suitors but she eventually rejects them all. And aided by Sir Francis Walsingham she manages to kill all her enemies and ascends the throne as the "Virgin Queen". 
Elizabeth. 1998.[film] Storyline. Directed by Shekur Kapur. Passage viewed 10/10/14. Available at: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0127536/synopsis?ref_=tt_stry_pl 

images taken by myself from Elizabeth film. 1998. Shekhur Kapur. 10/10/14.

Elizabeth was made in 1998 directed by Shekur Kapur. Staring Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush and Richard Attenborough. This film was beautifully written and I believe it showed not only the darkness surrounding Queen Elizabeth's early reign with her life in danger and the harsh reality that surrounded her but it showed her romance, her fun side, her feminine side and most importantly to the time her strong willed personality.

Make Up Artist Anita Burger.

 

2- Elizabeth I The Golden Age 2007

                                             Elizabeth: The Golden Age. 2007. DVD COVER. Shekur Kapur. 10/10/14. Available at:  http://cf2.imgobject.com/t/p/original/3FmfviENv7WkWWPaY3Y2lHAXlEA.jpg 

'Two faiths, two empires, two rulers - colliding in 1588. Papist Spain wants to bring down the heretic Elizabeth. Philip is building an armada but needs a rationale to attack. With covert intrigue, Spain sets a trap for the Queen and her principal secretary, Walsingham, using as a pawn Elizabeth's cousin Mary Stuart, who's under house arrest in the North. The trap springs, and the armada sets sail, to rendezvous with French ground forces and to attack. During these months, the Virgin Queen falls in love with Walter Raleigh, keeping him close to court and away from the sea and America. Is treachery or heroism at his heart? Does loneliness await her passionate majesty? ' 

Elizabeth: The Gold Age. 2007. Story Line. Shekur Kepur [Film] Viewed 10/10/14. Available at: http://www.imdb.com/media/rm3244069632/tt0414055?ref_=tt_ov_i- 

My review- Elizabeth I The Golden Age was made in 2007, directed by Shekur Kapur. This film follows on from Elizabeth (1998) film. The movie focuses on the Queens reign in her later life, mostly the dark times she went through like her Assassination plot,  The war with the Spanish and her failed love, with explorer/pirate Walter. Walter impregnated and married one of her court ladies without the Queens permission ordering his arrest. As the war with the Spanish started Elizabeth 'Forgave' Walter and ordered his release. 

Make up Artist-  Sharon Holloway (crowd MUA), Joe Hopker and Susan Howard

The Actress, Cate Blanchett played Elizabeth I in both of the films above. She gained numerous award nominations for her role in these films. 

Interview. Cate Blanchett. 2007. Manny Del Rosa. Hosts YouTube. Viewed 10/10/14. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36ksZaaE9Bc]

The Virgin Queen. [Film Cover] 1955. Bette Davis. Viewed 10/10/14. Image Available at:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0048791/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2]

3.The Virgin Queen 1955

'Sir Walter Raleigh overcomes court intrigue to win favor with the Queen in order to get financing for a proposed voyage to the New World. Sir Walter Raleigh gains audience with Queen Elizabeth I and soon wins her over to his way of thinking. He wants ships to sail and make a name for England. A young ward of the court, Beth Throgmorton, is strongly attracted to Raleigh and returns the attraction. But soon the Queen shows her desires and he bends in order to achieve his goal of ships. But still he loves Beth'

Author Anon. The Virgin Queen. [Film Story Line] 1955. Viewed 10/10/14 available at:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0048791/]

Bette Davis went above and beyond to play the role of Elizabeth. She was considered one of the most beautiful women in Hollywood but then, she plucked her hairline back and removed her eyebrows just to play this role to the best she could.

Make up Artist- Perc Westmore (Bette Davis only) and Ben Nye

Before.. 

 
Owner Anon. Amazon. The Bette Davis Collection. [DVD COVER. Viewed 10/10/14. Available at: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bette-Davis-About-Charlotte-Virgin/dp/B000E6UXIE 

After..

  Bette Davis. Artist Anon. Listal [Online] On 23rd July 2012.Viewed 10/10/14. Available at:http://www.listal.com/list/the-virgine-queen-sfg Poster- SFG?MYSTIC

The Virgin Queen. [Online Video Trailer] Posted By Dave B. 2012. Viewed 10/10/14. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96Xzh9pqE84 

BBC. Elizabeth I: The Virgin Queen.2005 [DVD FRONT COVER] Viewed 10/10/14. Available At:http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0481459/?ref_=nv_sr_1 

4. The Virgin Queen 2005

'The Virgin Queen explores the full sweep of Elizabeth's life: from her days of fear as a potential victim of her sister's terror; through her great love affair with Robert Dudley; into her years of triumph over the Armada; and finally her old age and her last, enigmatic relationship with her young protégé, the Earl of Essex. A Exhilarating TV series' 
The Virgin Queen. 2005. [Film Story Line] Author Anon. Hosted by IMBD. Viewed 10/10/14. Available at: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0481459/?ref_=ttvi_tt

Makeup Artists-

Make Up Artist Crew List. Elizabeth The Virgin Queen. BBC. 2005. IMBD. Viewed 10/10/14. Available at:.http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0481459/?ref_=nv_sr_1