Queen elizabeth steels herself against invasion, treason and betrayal as she pines for the love of swashbuckling adventurer sir walter raleigh. A mature queen elizabeth endures multiple crises late in her reign. The golden age 2007 starring cate blanchett and geoffrey rush on dvd and bluray. In an international poll, she featured in the top ten of the greatest britons. Even today, people look back fondly on the elizabethan era as one of the times when england was. The meaning behind golden age is a time of great prosperity and pleasure where everything is at peace and harmonious.
For all its elaborate sets and costumes, elizabeth. Walter half jokingly states that neither queen elizabeth nor bess can be on their ship back to the new world, saying that men have needs, and that a beautiful woman among 100 men on a ship would drive them mad. The elizabethan era the time during the reign of queen elizabeth i 15581603. The sequel follows queen elizabeths cate blanchett reign of. Royal barge, thames day 9 londoners on the river banks wave and cheer. Queen elizabeth i ruled england during a golden age, from 1558 to 1603.
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. 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. Queen elizabeth improved the general lifestyle that her subjects lived and is still respected by all. Growing keenly aware of the changing religious and political tides of late sixteenthcentury europe, elizabeth faces an open challenge from the spanish king philip ii, who is determined to restore england to. The elizabethan era, while appearing beautiful and magnificent, was a dangerous time. I am assured that the people of england love their queen. Yet it wasnt longevity that gave the word elizabethan to the age. Sir francis drake navigated the world and was famous because of it. Authors, poets, playwrights, and modern filmmakers have perpetuated her fame. Elizabeth i knights the explorer sir francis drake. Growing keenly aware of the changing religious and political tides of late sixteenthcentury europe, elizabeth faces an open challenge from the spanish king philip ii, who is determined to restore england to catholicism with his. The elizabethan era is the epoch in the tudor period of the history of england during the reign of queen elizabeth i 15581603. Even today, people look back fondly on the elizabethan era as one of the times when england was very close to achieving a golden age. Queen elizabeth and bess talk about men, with queen elizabeth adding something about the other thing too, stating that all men want that.
Nov, 2017 elizabeth i, queen of england 1533 1603 during elizabeth s reign, england saw a golden age of progress. Since the elizabethan era was a time of peace and prosperity, it was a time of progress, which is a central reason why the era is called the golden age of england. It was a time of extravagance and luxury in which a flourishing popular culture was expressed through. Blanchett facing bloodlust for her throne and familial betray al. Jul 14, 2019 queen elizabeth i ruled england during a golden age, from 1558 to 1603.
But somehow she survived and when mary herself died childless, elizabeth became queen, ruling england for 44 years before dying of old age. The golden age 2007 and elizabeth 1998, while visually stunning are historically laughable. The symbol of britannia a female personification of great britain was first used in 1572, and often thereafter, to mark the elizabethan age as a. The golden age fails to capture the true essence of what made the first move great.
The golden age tells the thrilling tale of one womans crusade to control her love, destroy her enemies and secure her position as a beloved icon of the western world. Poetry, music and literature flourished, and london. Why is the elizabethan age called the golden age of. Queen elizabeth i, the daughter of henry viii and the last of the tudors, is thought of by many as englands best monarch because england expanded and prospered during her reign. Sep 25, 2007 the reign of queen elizabeth i was a time of war, passion, and spectacular achievement. The golden age of the elizabethan era words 4 pages.
During this time, england was the naval and commercial power of the western hemisphere. Elizabeth i, genius of the golden age and, since i had read a book about mary, queen of scots, i thought this would be a good book to tie up the relationship between the 2 cousins. The elizabethan age begins with the death of queen mary i and the succession of queen elizabeth. When queen elizabeths reign is threatened by ruthless familial betrayal and spains invading army, she and her shrewd adviser must act to safeguard to the lives of her people. It stars cate blanchett in the title role and is a fairly fictionalised portrayal of events during the latter part of the reign of queen elizabeth i of england, following up on kapurs 1998 film elizabeth, also starring blanchett. The first film really shows elizabeths accession to the throne and the troubles she faced during that period. Recent years saw a surge in books and exhibitions about her. Queen elizabeth i, from the illustrious tudor dynasty, reigned for 45 years. The first film really shows elizabeth s accession to the throne and the troubles she faced during that period. However, his true breakthrough to western audiences came with danny boyles ragstoriches saga slumdog millionaire 2008.
While living under queen elizabeth did bring about troubles, such as an extreme system of punishment and quarrels with the catholics, the elizabethan era was a time of peace and prosperity, heavily contrasting life before and after elizabeths reign. The reign of queen elizabeth i was a time of war, passion, and spectacular achievement. The golden age stars cate blanchett as the great queen of england in the 16th and 17th centuries. The moment elizabeth was crowned queen of london was the moment the future changed in one hundred and eighty degrees, which brought forth the birth of the golden age and arts, artists, plays, play writers and so many more came out from the shadows and brought the country into the light. The most recent movie elizabeth the golden age shows elizabeth a matured confident individual with all the qualities needed to become a great queen. Elizabeth, seated on the royal barge, sees them with. Why is the elizabethan age called the golden age of england.
A mature queen elizabeth endures multiple crises late in her reign including court intrigues, an assassination plot, the spanish armada, and romantic disappointments. The golden age 2007 pg 1h 54m political dramas queen elizabeth steels herself against invasion, treason and betrayal as she pines for the love of swashbuckling adventurer sir walter raleigh. The golden age of queen elizabeth i myth or reality. Elizabeth i, queen of england 1533 1603 during elizabeths reign, england saw a golden age of progress. The golden age 2007 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The time of queen elizabeth brought forth the golden age. Rahmans score, which captured the frenzied pace of life in mumbais underclass, dominated the awards circuit in 2009. Queen elizabeth i cate blanchett faces threats to her rule from abroad and at home.
Cate blanchett delivers the same performance that earned her so much praise the first time around. The golden age finds elizabeth facing bloodlust for her throne and familial betrayal. Known as the virgin queen, elizabeth did not marry or have children and died on march 24th 1603, aged 69, having reigned for 44 years. After queen elizabeth i successfully led england in triumph during the war between england and spain in 1585 and 1604, and the nine years war between 1594. Queen elizabeth i claimed the throne in 1558 at the age of 25 and held it until her death 44 years later. Feb 07, 2020 queen elizabeth i claimed the throne in 1558 at the age of 25 and held it until her death 44 years later. Elizabeth i was born a princess but declared illegitimate through political machinations. The golden age is a 2007 biographical drama film, directed by shekhar kapur and produced by universal pictures and working title films. The golden age of queen elizabeth imyth or reality. It stars cate blanchett in the title role and is a fairly fictionalised portrayal of events during the latter part of the reign of queen elizabeth i. Queen elizabeth i, from the illustrious tudor dynasty, reigned for. Nov, 2019 the elizabethan age begins with the death of queen mary i and the succession of queen elizabeth. Whenever im in the mood for a historical costume marathon, those are the two goto films. During the elizabethan era a vast majority of theaters that witnessed the plays of the infamous william shakespeare sprang up all around london demonstrating the.
The long reign of elizabeth i, 15581603, was englands golden age. It was a time of great exploration by men such as sir francis drake and sir walter raleigh, who discovered new lands and set up new colonies overseas. Elizabeth continually faced imprisonment and death at marys hands. The elizabethan era of english history was a remarkable time now coined englands golden age. The golden age written by william nicholson and michael hirst 25th july 2006. Sworn to her country body and soul, elizabeth must resist her love for charismatic seafarer sir walter raleigh clive owen and watch as he and her handmaiden grow closer. With cate blanchett, clive owen, geoffrey rush, jordi molla. Biography of queen elizabeth i, virgin queen of england. Historians often depict it as the golden age in english history.
Elizabeths reign is looked back on as a golden age in british history. Elizabeth sharply mary stuart is a queen cast out by her own ungrateful nation. Growing keenly aware of the changing religious and political tides of late sixteenthcentury europe, elizabeth faces an open challenge from the spanish king. The golden age the reign of queen elizabeth i was a time of war, passion, and spectacular achievement. The reign of elizabeth i is often thought of as a golden age. The golden age is a 2007 british biographical drama film, and the sequel to the 1998 film elizabeth, directed by shekhar kapur and produced by universal pictures and working title films. Elizabeth the golden age finds queen elizabeth i cate.
The golden age cate blanchett geoffrey rush clive owen 2007 queen elizabeth i cate blanchett faces a threat to her rule from spains king phillip ii and temptation from charismatic seafarer sir walter raleigh. Determined to restore england to roman catholicism, spains king philip ii dispatches his armada. The golden age finds queen elizabeth facing bloodlust for her throne and familial betrayal. Growing keenly aware of the changing religious and political tides of late16thcentury europe, elizabeth finds her rule openly challenged by the spanish king philip ii, who with his powerful army and seadominating armada is determined to elizabeth.