We all know the story. Henry VIII is the King of England. He has been unable to sire a son with his first queen. He is now married to Anne Boleyn (Bujold) who has the same "problem." Of course, Henry wants the marriage annulled, and it has to be through the church. Of course, if she is convicted of adultery, she will have to be executed. The strength of the movie has to do with the amazing performance of Bujold, how she faces the inevitability of her demise. This is a true tragedy. I don't know how accurate the performance is. This was originally a stage play and at times it seems rather stagy. Our hearts bleed for the young woman who has committed no crime, only that she stands in the way of succession. This is an extremely well produced and directed movie.
Review of Anne of the Thousand Days
