Firebrand (2023 film) explained

Director:Karim Aïnouz
Cinematography:Hélène Louvart
Editing:Heike Parplies
Music:Dickon Hinchliffe
Distributor:MetFilm Distribution
Runtime:120 minutes[1]
Country:United Kingdom
Language:English
Gross:$2.6 million[2]

Firebrand is a 2023 British historical drama film directed by Karim Aïnouz and written by Henrietta Ashworth and Jessica Ashworth, based on the 2013 novel Queen's Gambit by Elizabeth Fremantle. The film focuses on Katherine Parr, Queen of England and the wife and widow of Henry VIII. It stars Alicia Vikander, Jude Law, and Eddie Marsan. The film marks Aïnouz's first directorial effort in the English language.

Firebrand premiered at the 76th Cannes Film Festival on 21 May 2023, where it was selected to compete for Palme d'Or. It is scheduled to be released in the United Kingdom on 6 September 2024.

Premise

Katherine Parr (Vikander), the sixth wife of King Henry VIII (Law), is named regent while the tyrant battles abroad. When the king returns, increasingly ill and paranoid, Katherine finds herself fighting for her own survival.

Production

The film was announced during the 2021 American Film Market. Karim Aïnouz was set to direct, with Michelle Williams and Jude Law cast to star.[3] In March 2022, Alicia Vikander joined the cast, replacing Williams.[4] [5] In May, Sam Riley, Eddie Marsan, Simon Russell Beale and Erin Doherty were among the additional cast announced for the film.[6]

Filming began by April 2022, with shooting taking place at Haddon Hall in Bakewell, Derbyshire until June.[7]

Release

Firebrand was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival,[8] where it had its world premiere on 21 May 2023.[9] FilmNation Entertainment sold the film to STXinternational for the United Kingdom and to Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions for multiple markets including Germany and Asia excluding Japan and independent distributors elsewhere. Amazon Prime Video was rumoured to have been in negotiations to acquire UK rights from STX, but it was later revealed the deal had already taken place in 2022.[10] [11] It is set to be released in cinemas in the United Kingdom on 6 September 2024.[1]

In December 2023, Roadside Attractions and Vertical Entertainment acquired US distribution rights to the film, scheduling it for a cinema release on 14 June 2024.[12]

Reception

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: July 22, 2024. Firebrand (15). July 22, 2024. British Board of Film Classification. 22 July 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240722225034/https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/firebrand-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdiynzm5. live.
  2. Firebrand (2024) . July 19, 2024.
  3. Web site: Fleming . Mike Jr. . Hot AFM Package: Michelle Williams & Jude Law In 'Firebrand;' Karim Aïnouz Directs Drama On Catherine Parr, Final Wife Of Henry VIII . . 27 October 2021 . 27 October 2021 . 27 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211027195955/https://deadline.com/2021/10/michelle-williams-jude-law-karim-ainouz-firebrand-katherine-parr-henry-viii-1234863507/ . live .
  4. Web site: Grobar . Matt . Alicia Vikander Replaces Michelle Williams As Queen Catherine Parr In Karim Ainouz's Firebrand . . 10 March 2022 . 10 March 2022 . 26 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230326035608/https://deadline.com/2022/03/alicia-vikander-replaces-michelle-williams-in-karim-ainouzs-firebird-1234975454/ . live .
  5. Web site: Feinberg . Scott . 2023-05-30 . 'Awards Chatter' Podcast [LIVE] — Alicia Vikander ('Firebrand' and 'Irma Vep') ]. 2023-05-31 . . en-US . 30 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230530191536/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/alicia-vikander-firebrand-irma-vep-awards-chatter-podcast-live-1235501891/ . live .
  6. Web site: Bamigboye . Baz . Firebrand Entourage for Film Queen Alicia Vikander Includes Sam Riley And Eddie Marsan . . 9 May 2022 . 9 May 2022 . 28 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230328233733/https://deadline.com/2022/05/firebrand-movie-cast-alicia-vikander-jude-law-sam-riley-eddie-marsan-1235019428/ . live .
  7. Web site: Pring . Faith . Insider confirms Jude Law is currently filming new movie Firebrand in Derbyshire . . 9 May 2022 . 4 April 2022 . 21 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230121110115/https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/local-news/gallery/insider-confirms-jude-law-currently-6904292 . live .
  8. Web site: Cannes Film Festival Unveils 2023 Lineup (Updating Live) . Roxborough . Scott . 13 April 2023 . . 13 April 2023 . 13 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230413094728/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/cannes-film-festival-2023-lineup-1235370980/ . live .
  9. Web site: mraultpauillac . 10 May 2023 . The Screenings Guide of the 76th Festival de Cannes . 10 May 2023 . Festival de Cannes . en-US . 10 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230510161350/https://www.festival-cannes.com/en/2023/the-screenings-guide-of-the-76th-festival-de-cannes/ . live .
  10. Web site: Alicia Vikander and Jude Law's 'Firebrand' Sells Out Internationally Ahead of Cannes Premiere, Prime Video Swooping for U.K. Deal. Variety. 18 May 2023. 23 May 2023. 22 May 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230522185558/https://variety.com/2023/film/global/jude-law-alicia-vikander-firebrand-prime-video-sale-cannes-1235609834/. live.
  11. Web site: Jodie Comer's Apocalyptic Thriller 'The End We Start From' Sells To Paramount's Republic Pictures In Mid Seven-Figure North America Deal — Cannes Market. Deadline Hollywood. Andreas. Wiseman. May 20, 2023. May 21, 2023. 21 May 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230521164520/https://deadline.com/2023/05/jodie-comer-benedict-cumberbatch-movie-paramount-deal-cannes-market-1235374609/. live.
  12. Web site: Roadside Attractions and Vertical Acquire Historical Thriller Firebrand, Starring Jude Law and Alicia Vikander. Variety. Caroline. Brew. December 18, 2023. December 18, 2023. 18 December 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231218183345/https://variety.com/2023/film/news/roadside-attractions-vertical-acquire-firebrand-jude-law-alicia-vikander-1235843867/. live.