Mary Queen of Scots
Synopsis
Exploring the turbulent life of the charismatic Mary Stuart. Queen of France at 16 and widowed at 18, Mary defies pressure to remarry. Instead, she returns to her native Scotland to reclaim her rightful throne. But Scotland and England fall under the rule of the compelling Elizabeth I. Each young Queen beholds her "sister" in fear and fascination. Rivals in power and in love, and female regents in a masculine world, the two must decide how to play the game of marriage versus independence. Determined to rule as much more than a figurehead, Mary asserts her claim to the English throne, threatening Elizabeth's sovereignty. Betrayal, rebellion, and conspiracies within each court imperil both thrones - and change the course of history.
Official Selection AFI Film Festival 2018 - Closing Night Gala - World premiere
Details
- Year
- 2018
- Type of film
- Features
- Running Time
- 125 mins
- Director
- Josie Rourke
- Producer
- Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Debra Hayward
- Co-Producer
- Jane Robertson
- Editor
- Chris Dickens
- Screenwriter
- Beau Willimon (script), John Guy (biography)
- Director of Photography
- John Mathieson
- Production Designer
- James Merifield
- Music
- Max Richter
- Principal Cast
- Saoirse Ronan, Margot Robbie, Gemma Chan, Jack Lowden, Martin Compston, Joe Alwyn
Genre
Production status
Complete
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Last updated 14th November 2018
