https://padlet.com/arianna171g/dxlvwxz7ivqa Realizzato con spavalderia en-us 2017-09-06 10:42:10 UTC 2025-04-03 00:45:11 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Pictureland.png arianna171g https://padlet.com/arianna171g/dxlvwxz7ivqa/wish/185107393 The lives of Queen Elizabeth I and the ambitious Earl of Essex, Robert Devereux, intertwine, giving life to a tumultuous affair. 
After having defeated the Spanish at Cadiz, Devereux returns to London. Elizabeth, attracted to the much younger man, sends him on a mission to Ireland. When he comes back, defeated, Elizabeth, heir-less, at first agrees to marry Devereux. Sensing that the marriage would have a tremendous influence on her reign, she sets in motion a merciless plan to protect and preserve her country.]]> 2017-09-06 13:34:33 UTC https://padlet.com/arianna171g/dxlvwxz7ivqa/wish/185107393 arianna171g https://padlet.com/arianna171g/dxlvwxz7ivqa/wish/185120163 It's the 16th century in England. King Henry  VIII wants to break with Rome so that he can divorce his current wife and wed again. The King expects Sir Thomas More, chancellor and good Catholic, to approve his decision. However, More's beliefs don't let him go along with such idea. In order not to make a big fuss about it, More resigns as chancellor and hopes to be able to live his life as private citizen. However, this will be harder than expected because King Henry wants More and only More to approve his decision.]]> 2017-09-06 13:56:11 UTC https://padlet.com/arianna171g/dxlvwxz7ivqa/wish/185120163 arianna171g https://padlet.com/arianna171g/dxlvwxz7ivqa/wish/185133194 Bette Davis plays the role of a strong independent queen who is ready to do anything in order to preserve and protect her country. ]]> 2017-09-06 14:19:55 UTC https://padlet.com/arianna171g/dxlvwxz7ivqa/wish/185133194 arianna171g https://padlet.com/arianna171g/dxlvwxz7ivqa/wish/185139918 Errol Flynn plays the role of Robert Devereux, the second Earl of Essex. He is so ambitious that his lust of power will determine his death.]]> 2017-09-06 14:31:49 UTC https://padlet.com/arianna171g/dxlvwxz7ivqa/wish/185139918 arianna171g https://padlet.com/arianna171g/dxlvwxz7ivqa/wish/185142756 Paul Scofield plays the role of the chancellor and a trusted advisor of King Henry. He is expected to agree with all of the King's decisions. By resigning,, he does not want to be a martyr or to represent God. He is doing it for his own conscience.]]> 2017-09-06 14:36:32 UTC https://padlet.com/arianna171g/dxlvwxz7ivqa/wish/185142756 arianna171g https://padlet.com/arianna171g/dxlvwxz7ivqa/wish/185152252 -Davis was jealous of Flynn because he was the highest paid star at Warners at the time.
-The conflict between Davis and Flynn reached a climax during the filming of the scene where Essex defies the Queen and is slapped by her.
-The movie won Best Art Direction, Best Cinematography, Best Score, Best Sound and Best Visual Effects.]]> 2017-09-06 14:53:04 UTC https://padlet.com/arianna171g/dxlvwxz7ivqa/wish/185152252 arianna171g https://padlet.com/arianna171g/dxlvwxz7ivqa/wish/185153141 -The movie won six Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor, as well as seven British Film Academy awards. 
-The movie was adapted from a play by Robert Bolt.]]> 2017-09-06 14:54:42 UTC https://padlet.com/arianna171g/dxlvwxz7ivqa/wish/185153141 arianna171g https://padlet.com/arianna171g/dxlvwxz7ivqa/wish/185160492 The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex:
http://www.tcm.com/this-month/article/88984%7C0/The-Private-Lives-of-Elizabeth-and-Essex.html
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0031826/
A Man for All Seasons:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0060665/
http://www.allmovie.com/movie/v31129
http://www.novelguide.com/a-man-for-all-seasons/character-profiles]]> 2017-09-06 15:09:08 UTC https://padlet.com/arianna171g/dxlvwxz7ivqa/wish/185160492