The golden age 2007 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. 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. Elizabeth i knights the explorer sir francis drake. 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. Elizabeths reign is looked back on as a golden age in british history. Sep 25, 2007 the reign of queen elizabeth i was a time of war, passion, and spectacular achievement. Queen elizabeth and bess talk about men, with queen elizabeth adding something about the other thing too, stating that all men want that. During this time, england was the naval and commercial power of the western hemisphere. The elizabethan era is the epoch in the tudor period of the history of england during the reign of queen elizabeth i 15581603. 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. Royal barge, thames day 9 londoners on the river banks wave and cheer. In an international poll, she featured in the top ten of the greatest britons. Recent years saw a surge in books and exhibitions about her. Queen elizabeth i claimed the throne in 1558 at the age of 25 and held it until her death 44 years later.
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. Elizabeth i, queen of england 1533 1603 during elizabeths reign, england saw a golden age of progress. Historians often depict it as the golden age in english history. 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 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. The most recent movie elizabeth the golden age shows elizabeth a matured confident individual with all the qualities needed to become a great queen. Rahmans score, which captured the frenzied pace of life in mumbais underclass, dominated the awards circuit in 2009. 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. A mature queen elizabeth endures multiple crises late in her reign. Elizabeth i was born a princess but declared illegitimate through political machinations. Even today, people look back fondly on the elizabethan era as one of the times when england was.
The golden age written by william nicholson and michael hirst 25th july 2006. 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. The golden age of queen elizabeth imyth or reality. A mature queen elizabeth endures multiple crises late in her reign including court intrigues, an assassination plot, the spanish armada, and romantic disappointments. Authors, poets, playwrights, and modern filmmakers have perpetuated her fame. The golden age 2007 starring cate blanchett and geoffrey rush on dvd and bluray. The time of queen elizabeth brought forth the golden age. Biography of queen elizabeth i, virgin queen of england. 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.
Queen elizabeth improved the general lifestyle that her subjects lived and is still respected by all. The golden age fails to capture the true essence of what made the first move great. 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. The elizabethan era of english history was a remarkable time now coined englands golden age. However, his true breakthrough to western audiences came with danny boyles ragstoriches saga slumdog millionaire 2008.
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. Blanchett facing bloodlust for her throne and familial betray al. 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. Cate blanchett delivers the same performance that earned her so much praise the first time around.
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 sequel follows queen elizabeths cate blanchett reign of. Poetry, music and literature flourished, and london. The long reign of elizabeth i, 15581603, was englands golden age. 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. Why is the elizabethan age called the golden age of. 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. 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 of queen elizabeth i myth or reality. 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 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 the reign of queen elizabeth i was a time of war, passion, and spectacular achievement. 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. Elizabeth the golden age finds queen elizabeth i cate.
The meaning behind golden age is a time of great prosperity and pleasure where everything is at peace and harmonious. Queen elizabeth steels herself against invasion, treason and betrayal as she pines for the love of swashbuckling adventurer sir walter raleigh. The reign of queen elizabeth i was a time of war, passion, and spectacular achievement. The first film really shows elizabeth s accession to the throne and the troubles she faced during that period. 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. Queen elizabeth i ruled england during a golden age, from 1558 to 1603. With cate blanchett, clive owen, geoffrey rush, jordi molla. Nov, 2017 elizabeth i, queen of england 1533 1603 during elizabeth s reign, england saw a golden age of progress.
The golden age stars cate blanchett as the great queen of england in the 16th and 17th centuries. 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 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. 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. Nov, 2019 the elizabethan age begins with the death of queen mary i and the succession of queen elizabeth. I am assured that the people of england love their queen. 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 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. Determined to restore england to roman catholicism, spains king philip ii dispatches his armada. Why is the elizabethan age called the golden age of england. The reign of elizabeth i is often thought of as a golden age. Queen elizabeth i, from the illustrious tudor dynasty, reigned for 45 years. Elizabeth, seated on the royal barge, sees them with.
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. The golden age is a 2007 biographical drama film, directed by shekhar kapur and produced by universal pictures and working title films. Elizabeth sharply mary stuart is a queen cast out by her own ungrateful nation. The golden age 2007 and elizabeth 1998, while visually stunning are historically laughable. Queen elizabeth i, from the illustrious tudor dynasty, reigned for. Elizabeth continually faced imprisonment and death at marys hands. 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. For all its elaborate sets and costumes, elizabeth. Jul 14, 2019 queen elizabeth i ruled england during a golden age, from 1558 to 1603. Growing keenly aware of the changing religious and political tides of late sixteenthcentury europe, elizabeth faces an open challenge from the spanish king.
Yet it wasnt longevity that gave the word elizabethan to the age. Sir francis drake navigated the world and was famous because of it. The elizabethan era, while appearing beautiful and magnificent, was a dangerous time. The golden age finds elizabeth facing bloodlust for her throne and familial betrayal. The elizabethan era the time during the reign of queen elizabeth i 15581603. The golden age of the elizabethan era words 4 pages.