The Other Boleyn Girl

About The Other Boleyn Girl

The Other Boleyn Girl is a historical drama film released in 2008, directed by Justin Chadwick and written by Peter Morgan. The movie is based on the novel of the same name by Philippa Gregory. The plot intricately observes the intense rivalry between the Boleyn sisters, Anne and Mary, as they vie for the affection of King Henry VIII.

Making / Production

The Other Boleyn Girl was produced by BBC Films, in partnership with Relativity Media and several other production companies. The film was shot principally in England and Wales. Much of the shooting took place at historic locations, including Penshurst Place, Knole, and Dorney Court, to maintain historical accuracy. The costumes were specifically made, emulating the Tudor style, to engross the audience completely into the era

Actors

• Natalie Portman as Anne Boleyn: Portman plays the ambitious, cunning, and charismatic Anne who'll stop at nothing to ascend the throne.
• Scarlett Johansson as Mary Boleyn: Johansson portrays the softer, kind-hearted, and suffering sister, who becomes King Henry's mistress.
• Eric Bana as King Henry VIII: Bana portrays the extravagant and powerful king infamously known for his six marriages.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film is based on the controversial theory that Mary Boleyn, not Anne, was King Henry's first Boleyn mistress.
• Despite being sisters, Natalie Portman is actually seven months older than Scarlett Johansson.
• Two of Anne Boleyn's famous quotes are directly used in the film: "I have a little neck" and "Someday I will be a queen."

Quotes

• "You have torn away my happiness." -Anne Boleyn
• "You think you are the king, but you are blind to everything." -Mary Boleyn
• "A king's son should only be raised by his king." -Henry VIII

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's score was composed by Paul Cantelon, who captured the essence and intensity of the era and the story.
• "Opening Titles," "Queen Katherine," and "The Banquet" are some of the tracks that allow the audience to get immersed in the movie.
• Music appeals to the audience, helping them to recognize different moods of each character.