Two sisters divided for the love of a king.|Feb. 28, 2008|United Kingdom|115 Min.|PG-13
Genre: Drama;Romance
Description: The Other Boleyn Girl (2008) is a historical drama centered around the tumultuous relationships within the Tudor court. The story begins with King Henry VIII facing marital troubles as his wife, Catherine of Aragon, has failed to produce a male heir, leaving only their daughter, Princess Mary. Mary Boleyn, married to William Carey, becomes a pawn in the ambitious schemes of her uncle, Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk, and her father, Thomas Boleyn. They plot to position Anne Boleyn, Mary’s older sister, as the king’s mistress, hoping she will bear him a son and elevate the family’s status. Despite Anne’s initial reluctance, she agrees to comply with their plans.
During a visit to the Boleyn estate, Henry suffers a hunting accident indirectly caused by Anne. Mary is urged to care for him, and Henry becomes infatuated with her. She is invited to court, where both Mary and Anne serve as ladies-in-waiting to Queen Catherine. Separated from her husband, Mary begins an affair with the king and falls in love with him. Meanwhile, Anne secretly marries Henry Percy, a nobleman already betrothed to another. When Anne’s brother George reveals the marriage to Mary, she alerts their family, fearing the consequences. The marriage is annulled, and Anne is exiled to France.
Mary becomes pregnant with Henry’s child, bringing the family newfound wealth and status. However, when Mary faces complications during her pregnancy, Anne is recalled from France to divert Henry’s attention. Consumed by bitterness and believing Mary betrayed her, Anne sets out to seduce the king herself, setting the stage for a rivalry that will alter their lives forever.
Cast director: Justin Chadwick
Cast actor: Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, Eric Bana, Jim Sturgess, Mark Rylance, Kristin Scott Thomas, David Morrissey, Benedict Cumberbatch, Oliver Coleman, Ana Torrent
Original name: The Other Boleyn Girl