Elizabeth (11/11) Movie CLIP - The Virgin Queen (1998) HD

CLIP DESCRIPTION:
Elizabeth (Cate Blanchett) has undergone the physical and psychological transformation into the Virgin Queen.

FILM DESCRIPTION:
This British-made historical drama depicts the rise of young Elizabeth Tudor to Queen of England, a reign of intrigue and betrayals. In 1554, Queen Mary I (Kathy Burke) tries to restore Catholicism as England's single faith. With no heir to the crown, she maneuvers to keep her Protestant half-sister Elizabeth (Cate Blanchett) from succeeding her, but her efforts fail. With Mary dead, Elizabeth is proclaimed Queen of England in November 1558. Elizabeth relishes the return from exile of her childhood sweetheart, Lord Robert Dudley (Joseph Fiennes). Chief adviser Sir William Cecil (Richard Attenborough) urges the young Queen to forget personal matters and instead address the country's pressing problems. England is bankrupt, has no army, and is under serious threat from abroad. Elizabeth even has enemies within her own court, the most dangerous being the Duke of Norfolk (Christopher Eccleston). Hoping for an heir, Cecil suggests marriage candidates -- King Philip II of Spain or the French Duc d'Anjou (Vincent Cassel) -- to secure the realm. Elizabeth agrees to meet their ambassadors, but her true feelings are revealed when she meets Dudley for a secret tryst. French "warrior queen" Mary of Guise (Fanny Ardent) amasses troops at the Scottish border. Elizabeth bows to the pro-War lobby led by Norfolk, despite protests from her Master of Spies, the enigmatic Sir Francis Walsingham (Geoffrey Rush), but the decision to fight leads to a humiliating defeat. As dark clouds of court conspiracies gather, and the possibility of assassination looms, Elizabeth strikes out at her enemies and puts her trust in Walsingham. Shown at 1998 film fests (Venice, Toronto), this is the first English-language film of Indian director Shekhar Kapur, who shot on locations at Northumberland, Derbyshire, North Yorkshire, and at Shepperton Studios.

CREDITS:
TM & © Universal (1998)
Cast: Richard Attenborough, Joseph Fiennes, Geoffrey Rush, Cate Blanchett
Director: Shekhar Kapur
Producers: Eric Fellner, Liza Chasin, Debra Hayward, Mary Richards, Alison Owen, Tim Bevan
Screenwriter: Michael Hirst

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[sailormoonserenity]

I am married... To England.

That little pause there must've given everyone a panic attack if that's what she actually said

[siuol]

Its Ironic the lengths the Henry went to procure a male heir and yet after he had tore the country apart and firmly destroyed his reputation as anything other than a tyrant in his desperate pursuance of this that his daughter, and most unlikely heir would eventually succeed to his throne and go down in history as one of the most powerful and iconic monarchs ever to rule over England.

[SILVERCLOUD]

"Observe Lord Burley I am married... to England" Wow God Save the Queen.

[yurizivago]

Cate Blanchett what you achieved in this scene is just indescribable. You should have got the Oscar only for this. The voice tone, the pause, the look, the sense of Divine 'here on Earth', the regality....all STUNNING.

[tseamus]

This is me walking into my ex's wedding

[beggo]

I love how this scene establishes the transition from girl to queen in such a stark manner. The sheer authority in her voice and her godly appearance as she ascends to her throne is a perfect way to end this masterpiece.

[massimoalegria]

EPIC ending, even after all these years that single line/quote still remains etched in my memory "Observe Lord Burghley, I'm married...to England"....they just don't make movies like this anymore!

[calliethomas]

“I am married…. To England” that gave me chills. Cate should’ve at least been given an Oscar for that line alone

[River.s.]

Friend: You don't have to dress Fancy for the Event

Me: 0:01

[AnnaBellaChannel]

In this scene Elizabeth I is wearing the pearls that were given to her by Robert Dudley.
Elizabeth wears them in the famous Amarda portrait after the defeat of Spain. Elizabeth wears the pearls and the Colour black beacuse Dudley had just died a little time after the Amarda got defeated.

[alessandrospiridigliozzi]

Still can't believe she didn't get the oscar for this role... instead the academy gave it to paltrow!

[robertscaife]

This is a magnificent scene . She finally stood up for herself and realized the only one who she could please was herself her God and the love she had for her people .She was ridiculed tormented, harassed and she still held her head up high She was also the one who brought the golden age and ruled for 44 years . She was an awesome leader yes there were some pitfalls but she held strong and that is a true hero . She even brought back the penniless treasury to a stable treasury . This lady is awesome and a true hero !!!! The transformation of her finally believing in herself is so beautiful !!!! Good for her I love the crowds faces lol lol lol

[ziweiho]

I honestly wonder how Henry VIII, his six wives (especially Anne), Edward, and Mary would have reacted if they had watched this particular scene from the afterlife. That reddish-gold wig, all those pearls, that stiff ruff, all that silver and white, and of course that invincible aura of confidence and assurance...really gives the impression that Elizabeth had well and truly ascended from mortality into divinity, like a Goddess of Winter with the very sunset as her halo-like hair. Yes, she was making a literal statement that she was not, and would never be, "any Man's Elizabeth". Mmmm...what would Mary have to say that?

[marioescalante]

"They must be able to touch the Divine, here on Earth." The start of her reign as Gloriana and not just Elizabeth. Cate NAILS it in this scene.

[pspboy]

Thus began England's Golden Age...

[wonghelen]

The actress who portrayed her is so talented! Especially with those lines spoken in such an amazing voice

[websurfin]

I still get goosebumps with this ending! Beautiful, beautiful requiem!

[Gmoviesmoothie]

I think it was a greet touch to see Wolsingham teary eyed. The magnificence of the monarch one has worked so hard to achieve their divine birthright.

[PrimalElf]

Cate Blanchett was robbed of Oscar
This is one of the greatest female performence's of all time

[CoryScott]

The best way to stick a finger is to arrive beyond divine and unbothered. Love this scene so damn much.