Arguably, the period with the most flourishing dramatic stories ever written was the Elizabethan era, marked by the reign of the "Virgin Queen" or Elizabeth I. With Christopher Marlowe and William Shakespeare as well as the stories of adventurers such as Sir Francis Drake, some of the best films ever made draw from this period in British history.
I've recently learned more about Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn from the series "The Tudors" and really enjoyed the struggle between the Catholic and the Protestant religions. I think about playing that conversation out with my friends and as much as I enjoy a good argument, I tend to avoid religious ones. To ensure stability in the realm for 44 years given the setting laid out by Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, their daughter had to be an amazing personality. Hence, fodder for great dramatic film making.
What are your favorite dramatic movies or mini-series for the Elizabethan period? Different points of view regarding Queen Elizabeth's disposition have emerged. How would you have handled living in that era?
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