Anna Boleyn

Summary

Anne Boleyn, the charismatic and politically astute daughter of Thomas Boleyn, arrives at the English court as a lady‑in‑waiting, instantly captivating the young Henry VIII with her wit, intelligence, and unorthodox allure. Their clandestine liaison escalates into a fervent courtship, prompting Henry to sever his marriage to Catherine of Aragon despite papal opposition. The film chronicles Anne’s meteoric rise: from whispered rumors in the royal chambers to her coronation as queen consort, her patronage of reformist scholars, and the birth of her son, the future Edward VI. Yet, as the Tudor realm teeters on the brink of religious upheaval, Anne’s inability to produce a male heir fuels intrigue, jealousy, and betrayal. Courtiers conspire, foreign ambassadors whisper, and the king’s affection wanes, culminating in a harrowing trial where fabricated charges of adultery, incest, and treason are levied. In a stark courtroom tableau, Anne maintains regal composure before the inevitable verdict: execution by beheading. The narrative interweaves personal tragedy with the seismic shift from Catholic orthodoxy to Anglican reformation, portraying the queen’s downfall as both a personal catastrophe and a catalyst for England’s irrevocable transformation.

Synopsis

The story of the ill-fated second wife of the English king Henry VIII, whose marriage to the Henry led to momentous political and religious turmoil in England.