The Other Boleyn Girl and 3 Other Best Costume Dramas About Palace Love Affairs
Court intrigue, secret romance, stunning interiors and costumes.
There are few movies more eccentric, intriguing, and mysterious than stories about the members of the royal court and their romances.
Immerse yourself in the world of royalty and learn the secrets of Queen Victoria, Georgiana Cavendish, and other royalty from past eras.
1. The Duchess, 2008
The Duchess is one of the many historical dramas in Keira Knightley's portfolio. The actress played Georgiana Cavendish, an icon of the Georgian era.
Like many aristocrats of the time, Georgiana did not marry for love. A seemingly successful marriage brings nothing but disappointment and suffering to the young lady.
The husband literally lives under the same roof with his wife and mistress. True feelings are awakened in the Duchess by a completely different person.
2. The Other Boleyn Girl, 2008
The Other Boleyn Girl is the story of two sisters who become romantically involved with the monarch Henry VIII. The love triangle leads to tragic consequences and ultimately the beginning of the Reformation in England.
The movie takes many creative liberties. But like most historical melodramas, Justin Chadwick's work does not aspire to be an exemplary biopic. What we have before us is a suspenseful story of royal intrigue, betrayal and lust for power.
Impeccable dresses, heightened passions and immersion in a bygone era – all of this can be found in The Other Boleyn Girl.
3. The Young Victoria, 2009
The Young Victoria is worth seeing for many reasons. First, it's directed by Jean-Marc Vallée, the creator of Dallas Buyers Club and Big Little Lies.
Second, it's written by Julian Fellowes, the man who gave the world Downton Abbey, one of the best modern TV costume dramas.
In other words, a biopic about the early years of Queen Victoria's reign is unlikely to disappoint. Emily Blunt brings to life the greatest woman in history who epitomized an entire century.
4. A Royal Affair, 2012
Denmark, 18th century. King Christian VII suffers from mental illness and spends much time in brothels. The monarch's young wife, Caroline Matilda, feels hostility toward her husband.
The girl's loneliness is disturbed by the doctor Johann Struensee. The doctor changes the life of not only the royal family, but the entire state. Struensee becomes an influential person at court and begins to carry out reforms in Denmark.
The Danish movie is famous for introducing the world to Alicia Vikander. A Royal Affair is a traditional costume drama with court secrets and tight corsets. The movie explores the phenomenon of favoritism, which is an essential part of any story of royal intrigue.