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“I am called the Virgin Queen.
Unmarried, I have no Master.
Childless, I am Mother to my people.
God give me strength to bear this mighty burden.”
—Queen Elizabeth I
Academy Award® winner Cate Blanchett returns to her star-making role alongside Academy Award® winner Geoffrey Rush, Clive Owen, Samantha Morton, and Abbie Cornish in this gripping historical drama laced with treachery and romance – Elizabeth: The Golden Age.
Aside from the stellar cast, the filmmakers have assembled a stellar team of behind-the-scenes film artisans to re-create and re-imagine the glittering court of Elizabeth I, including: costume designer Alexandra Byrne whose inspiration for the tone she sought came from the work of Spanish fashion designer Balenciaga, who had interpreted various historical paintings in his 1950s couture, including some Elizabethan pieces; and makeup and hair designer Jenny Shircore who welcomed the opportunity to evolve Elizabeth’s look, maturing her a middle-aged woman to eternally divine.
Visit the website to view the exquisite costumes and learn more about the story of Elizabeth at:
www.elizabeththegoldenage.net.
Also check out the website to explore the films exquisite features and details such as:
- Explore the Interactive Timeline: Experience the Golden Age from a variety of perspectives simultaneously on this exquisite interactive timeline
- Artifacts: Download film screen savers and buddy icons
- Renderings: Visit the image gallery to check out the film's beautiful production stills
- The Saga: Learn more about the story of Elizabeth
- Invitations to Court: Send an e-card*
- Visuals: Watch trailers, clips, and TV spots
- Building the Golden Age: See how the film’s creators built the empire* (*COMING SOON)
Reprising the roles they originated in seven-time Academy Award®-nominated Elizabeth, Cate Blanchett and Geoffrey Rush return for a gripping historical thriller laced with treachery and romance—Elizabeth: The Golden Age. Joining them in the epic is Clive Owen as Sir Walter Raleigh, a dashing seafarer and newfound temptation for Elizabeth.
Elizabeth: The Golden Age finds Queen Elizabeth I (Oscar®-winner Cate Blanchett) facing bloodlust for her throne and familial betrayal. 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 sea-dominating armada—determined to restore England to Catholicism.
Preparing to go to war to defend her empire, Elizabeth struggles to balance ancient royal duties with an unexpected vulnerability in her love for Raleigh. But he remains forbidden for a queen who has sworn body and soul to her country. Unable and unwilling to pursue her love, Elizabeth encourages her favorite lady-in-waiting, Bess (Abbie Cornish), to befriend Raleigh to keep him near. But this strategy forces Elizabeth to observe their growing intimacy.
As she charts her course abroad, her trusted advisor, Sir Francis Walsingham (Academy Award® winner Geoffrey Rush), continues his masterful puppetry of Elizabeth’s court at home—and her campaign to solidify absolute power. Through an intricate spy network, Walsingham uncovers an assassination plot that could topple the throne. But as he unmasks traitors that may include Elizabeth’s own cousin Mary Stuart (Samantha Morton), he unknowingly sets England up for destruction.
The Elizabeth: The Golden Age trailer tells the thrilling tale of an era…the story of one woman’s crusade to control love, crush enemies and secure her position as a beloved icon of the western world.
Official Website:
www.elizabeththegoldenage.net
Release Date: October 12, 2007
Genre: Historic Thriller
Cast: Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Clive Owen, Samantha Morton, and Abbie Cornish
Directed by: Shekhar Kapur
Screenplay by: William Nicholson and Michael Hirst
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