Firebrand: Catherine Parr's Story at Cannes
At the Cannes Film Festival, Karim Aïnouz's 'Firebrand' premieres, focusing on Catherine Parr, the last wife of Henry VIII. The film, based on Elizabeth Fremantle's 2012 novel 'The Queen's Game', portrays Parr as a determined woman resisting tyranny. Aïnouz emphasizes the film is about a family, not royalty, and initially omitted crowns. Jude Law plays Henry VIII, seeking to humanize him, while Alicia Vikander portrays Parr, highlighting her as the first English woman to be published. The film explores feminist power but is overshadowed by the male role.
Key facts
- Film 'Firebrand' premiered at Cannes Film Festival.
- Directed by Karim Aïnouz.
- Based on Elizabeth Fremantle's 2012 novel 'The Queen's Game'.
- Stars Jude Law as Henry VIII and Alicia Vikander as Catherine Parr.
- Catherine Parr was Henry VIII's last wife and regent during his military campaigns.
- Aïnouz initially forgot to include crowns in the film.
- Parr was the first English woman to be published.
- Film emphasizes family dynamics over royal portrayal.
Entities
Artists
- Karim Aïnouz
- Jude Law
- Alicia Vikander
- Elizabeth Fremantle
- Catherine Parr
- Henry VIII
- Margherita Bordino
Institutions
- Cannes Film Festival
- Artribune
Locations
- Cannes
- France