The Other Boleyn Girl
Table of Contents
Introduction…………………………………………………………………..3
Plot Segmentatin……………………………………………………………4-7 Sequence Anylysis…………………………………………………………..7-8
Introduction
„The Other Boleyn Girl“ is a historical drama based on the novel of Philippa Gregory and tells the tale of romance, intrigues and betrayal of a defining moment in English history.
It is set in the 16th century when the two sisters, Anne and Mary Boleyn are driven by their father and uncle to advance the family’s power and status. They are expected to divert the King of England who, immediately goes for the younger daughter, Mary. She gives birth to a son, which pleases the King, as the Queen, Catherine of Aragon fails to provide a male heir to the English throne.
Anne’s aim though is, to become the Queen of England and she won’t give up. What starts as a bid ends in a ruthless rivalry between the two sisters. Both of them fight for the King’s love and father and uncle have to admit in the end that they have gone too far. Anne and her brother George, being accused of adultery and incest, are both killed and Mary decides to spend the rest of her life, far away from the court and her family.
I read a couple of film reviews and found out that it was an enjoyable film with two great main characters. The chemistry between the two sisters is outstanding and the dialogue snappy. As the events are based on history and the viewer usually knows the outcome, the atmosphere and aspect of rivalry is impressive.
Nevertheless they sometimes skipped too quickly from one shot to the next and everything seemed a little disjointed and hurried, which was a shame because the beautiful costumes and the outstanding attention to detail.
Overall it is regarded as an enjoyable film with accurate connection to history, a little bit too trivial, though.
I chose this film, because I am very interested in book and films which deal with English history and I was especially impressed by this film, because it shows a very
Introduction…………………………………………………………………..3
Plot Segmentatin……………………………………………………………4-7 Sequence Anylysis…………………………………………………………..7-8
Introduction
„The Other Boleyn Girl“ is a historical drama based on the novel of Philippa Gregory and tells the tale of romance, intrigues and betrayal of a defining moment in English history.
It is set in the 16th century when the two sisters, Anne and Mary Boleyn are driven by their father and uncle to advance the family’s power and status. They are expected to divert the King of England who, immediately goes for the younger daughter, Mary. She gives birth to a son, which pleases the King, as the Queen, Catherine of Aragon fails to provide a male heir to the English throne.
Anne’s aim though is, to become the Queen of England and she won’t give up. What starts as a bid ends in a ruthless rivalry between the two sisters. Both of them fight for the King’s love and father and uncle have to admit in the end that they have gone too far. Anne and her brother George, being accused of adultery and incest, are both killed and Mary decides to spend the rest of her life, far away from the court and her family.
I read a couple of film reviews and found out that it was an enjoyable film with two great main characters. The chemistry between the two sisters is outstanding and the dialogue snappy. As the events are based on history and the viewer usually knows the outcome, the atmosphere and aspect of rivalry is impressive.
Nevertheless they sometimes skipped too quickly from one shot to the next and everything seemed a little disjointed and hurried, which was a shame because the beautiful costumes and the outstanding attention to detail.
Overall it is regarded as an enjoyable film with accurate connection to history, a little bit too trivial, though.
I chose this film, because I am very interested in book and films which deal with English history and I was especially impressed by this film, because it shows a very