Trailer | “Firebrand” tells the story of Henry VIII’s only surviving wife

The period production stars Jude Law and Alicia Vikander and marks the English-language debut of Brazilian director Karim Aïnouz

Roadside Attractions has released the trailer for “Firebrand”, the first work by the Brazilian Karim Aïnouz (“The Invisible Life”) in English.

Described as a “psychological thriller” by Aïnouz, the film tells the story of how Katherine Parr survived her marriage to the monstrous King Henry VIII, whose brutal behavior is also explored in the plot.

Jude Law (“Captain Marvel”) plays the British king and Alicia Vikander (“Tomb Raider: The Origin”) plays Katherine Parr, the monarch’s sixth, final and only surviving wife. The plot, far from romanticizing the royal wedding, is based on Elizabeth Fremantle’s best-selling book, “Queen’s Gambit.” The film’s name was changed to “Firebrand” to avoid confusion with the Netflix series of the same name.

In addition to Vikander and Law, the film also stars Patsy Ferran (“Jamestown”) as Princess Mary, Junia Rees (“Tell That to the Winter Sea”) as Princess Elizabeth and Simon Russell-Beale (“House of the Dragon”). cast) in the role of Stephen Gardiner.

The film had its world premiere a year ago, at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, and will have its commercial premiere on June 14 in the United States. There is no forecast for the launch in Brazil yet. Meanwhile, Aïnouz returns to Cannes with a new film, “Motel Destino”, which will compete for this year’s Palme d’Or.

Source: Terra

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