Jude Law's Transformative Performance as Henry VIII in 'Firebrand'

Brazilian director Karim Aïnouz directs "Firebrand," a historical drama based on Elizabeth Fremantle's novel about Katherine Parr, the sixth and final wife of Henry VIII. Aïnouz, who initially knew little about Tudor history, became captivated by Parr's story and saw it as a fight for autonomy and freedom of thought. The film, which stars Alicia Vikander as Parr and Jude Law as Henry VIII, received an eight-minute standing ovation at Cannes and is expected to enter the awards race.