ioana_ellutza Henry did not visit Anne when she was imprisoned in the Tower, Anne was not given the right to question the witnesses at her trial, Henry did not intervene in Anne's trial, there is no historical certainty that Cromwell had Anne framed.

Kirpianuscus its beauty's sources - the costumes, the cast ( Bujold as seductive Boleyn, Burton as perfect Henry VIII), the script. and the art of director. the source of its status as classic - the science to use the inaccuracy as soft tool for present the essence of a period. the source of its fascination - mixture of stories about love and politic, power and weakness . a film about force. the force of emotions and rational choices, force of desire and ambition, the force of courage and excuses. and, sure, the force to transform the others. one of films who remains an experience. not only an artistic one. but a subtle lesson to discover and understand the nuances of history as better manner to define every day reality.

Armand in a special manner. for acting. for accuracy. and for Bujold. a great film not about history of a king choices but about values, forms of cruelty and love, about measure and desire. it is a classic but not just for the passing time . but for delicate nuances of performance - not a really surprise from an impressive cast ( Anthony Quayle, Irene Papas, Michael Hordern or William Squaire ) - for costumes and atmosphere, for the art to be key to discover testimonies of past. in many scenes, it can be second part for The man for all seasons. in same time, it remains proof for force of characters of Richard Burton. more than a film, it is a meeting. with a page of past, with the brilliant manner to translate tension of a time, for universal message and, sure, for art to do a real remarkable film.

Maddyclassicfilms The young King Henry the Eighth(Richard Burton)is tired of his first wife Queen Catherine(Irene Papas) after she fails to bear him a son and heir(she does give birth to some but they die)she has only gave him a daughter the Princess Mary.Henry's eye is caught by the young and beautiful Anne Boleyn(Genevieve Bujold)who is a member of the court.He woos her(much to Annes annoyance)till she eventually falls in love with him.Well as anyone who has studied Tudor history knows their marriage was not a happy one.Anne promises the King to give birth to many fine sons but sadly hers die also.She gives birth to the Princess Elizabeth but Henry only wants a son and is already looking out for another wife.By then Annes fate is sealed and through the cruelty of Thomas Cromwell(John Colicos)she is doomed to meet her tragic end in The Tower of London. Genevieve is the perfect combination of strength,dignity and vulnerability as Queen Anne and Richard Burton is an intense and torn Henry great acting,sets,locations and costumes this is a must see.