Firebrand

Cannes Film Festival

VERDICT: Alicia Vikander steps into the robes of Henry VIII’s last queen in a drama more concerned with turning Katherine Parr into feminist icon than is historically believable, yet bold visuals and a fine cast raise the appeal of Brazilian auteur Karim Aïnouz’s first time in Cannes competition.

May 21st, 2023

Back in the 16th century, King Henry VIII of England beheaded two wives, dismissed another two and l

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