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Elizabeth

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Sequel:

Elizabeth: The Golden Age

Original title

Elizabeth

Year

1998

Running time

123 min.

Country

United Kingdom

Director

Shekhar Kapur

Screenwriter

Michael Hirst

Cast

Music

David Hirschfelder

Cinematography

Remi Adefarasin

Producer

Co-production United Kingdom-India;

Working Title Films. Distributor: Polygram Filmed Entertainment, Film4 Productions

Genre

Drama | Costume Drama. Biography. 16th Century

Synopsis

When catholic Queen Mary dies the succession goes to Elizabeth, the protestant half-sister Mary was not prepared to execute. The new queen finds herself surrounded by advisors, some supportive but some plotting to restore the catholic line by almost any means. She is also under pressure to marry and produce an heir, but her lover Lord Robert Dudley is not considered suitable. Elizabeth realises she has some decisions to make, the most important being who rules England.

Awards: 1998: Oscar: Best Makeup. 7 Nominations

1998: Golden Globe: Best Actress Drama (Cate Blanchett). 3 Nominations

1998: 6 BAFTA Awards, Including Best Actress and British Film. 12 Nominations

1998: National Board of Review: Best Director (Shekhar Kapur)

1998: Asociación of Critics of Toronto: Best Actress (Cate Blanchett)

1998: Critics' Choice Awards: Best Actress (Blanchett) and Breakthrough Performer (Fiennes)

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