Tag

Alicia Vikander

All articles tagged with #alicia vikander

entertainment1 year ago

Saoirse Ronan and Alicia Vikander Shine at BIFAs 2024 Amid 'Kneecap' Triumph

Saoirse Ronan, Alicia Vikander, and Ellie Bamber led the red carpet at the 27th British Independent Film Awards in London, dazzling in metallic gowns. Saoirse Ronan, nominated for Best Lead Performance for her role in 'The Outrun,' attended the event alongside her husband and co-producer Jack Lowden. 'The Outrun' has received nine nominations, including Best British Independent Film. The awards ceremony also featured other celebrities like Olivia Colman and Michael Fassbender.

entertainment2 years ago

"Cannes 2023: Red Carpet Fashion and Top Film Picks"

The Hollywood Reporter partnered with photographer Julian Ungano to capture exclusive images of stars at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, including Alicia Vikander, Marion Cotillard, and Da’Vine Joy Randolph. The festival featured world premieres of films such as Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon and Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City.

fashion2 years ago

Louis Vuitton's Cruise Show in Italy: Celebrities, Runway, and Inspiration.

Cate Blanchett, Alicia Vikander, Jennifer Connelly, and other celebrities attended the Louis Vuitton Cruise Show in Italy. The stars showcased their fashion sense, with Cate wearing a grey top and matching skirt, Alicia donning a white and beige patterned mini dress, and Jennifer wearing a black and white mini dress with a floral print. Emma Stone and Oprah Winfrey were also in attendance, with Emma wearing a black sheer crop top and matching skirt, and Oprah donning a cream shirt dress with a striped pattern.

film2 years ago

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.

entertainment2 years ago

'Firebrand': Jude Law and Alicia Vikander Reign in Whip-Smart Historical Drama.

Director Karim Aïnouz's Firebrand sheds light on Katherine Parr, Henry VIII's final wife, and her survival of domestic abuse. The film humanizes Henry and portrays the pain he endured due to his ulcers. Alicia Vikander, who plays Katherine, hopes the film will promote an understanding of the violence women have endured over centuries. Aïnouz views this story as a call for the end of oppressive patriarchal systems.

entertainment2 years ago

"Firebrand" Reigns Supreme at Cannes with Alicia Vikander and Jude Law's Powerful Performances

Alicia Vikander received an eight-minute standing ovation at the Cannes premiere of "Firebrand," a historical drama in which she stars as Katherine Parr, the sixth and final wife of King Henry VIII. The film, adapted from the novel "Queen's Gambit," takes place in Tudor England and follows Parr as she tries to outmaneuver and outlast the tyrannical king. "Firebrand" has sold out internationally and is seeking U.S. distribution.

entertainment2 years ago

"Firebrand" Reigns at Cannes with Alicia Vikander and Jude Law's Horribly Good Performances

Alicia Vikander received an eight-minute standing ovation at the Cannes premiere of "Firebrand," in which she stars as Katherine Parr, the sixth and final wife of King Henry VIII. Co-star Jude Law and director Karim Aïnouz also received huge applause. The film, adapted from the novel "Queen's Gambit," takes place in Tudor England and follows Parr as she tries to outmaneuver and outlast the tyrannical king. "Firebrand" is seeking U.S. distribution and is being sold by CAA and FilmNation.

entertainment2 years ago

"Firebrand" Reigns Supreme with 8-Minute Standing Ovation at Cannes Premiere

"Firebrand," a period film starring Jude Law and Alicia Vikander, premiered at the 76th Cannes Film Festival to an eight and a half minute standing ovation. Directed by Karim Aïnouz, the movie follows the story of Catherine Parr, the final wife of Henry VIII, and her radical Protestant beliefs. The film is playing in competition and marks Aïnouz's English language debut. International sales were handled by FilmNation Entertainment, and Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions will distribute in several territories.

film2 years ago

"Firebrand" Reigns with Alicia Vikander and Jude Law in Feminist Henry VIII Drama.

"Firebrand" is a lively period film that focuses on Katherine Parr, the little-talked-about sixth wife of King Henry VIII, who was a feminist and the first English woman to have a book published. The film features a rollicking and amusing turn from Jude Law as Henry VIII and a strong performance from Alicia Vikander as Parr. The movie manages to escape being just another dull costume drama, with an outsider's point of view creeping into the otherwise very British conversation.

film2 years ago

"Firebrand: Alicia Vikander and Jude Law Reign in Feminist Historical Drama"

Alicia Vikander and Jude Law star in the psychological thriller, Firebrand, which explores the life of Katherine Parr, the sixth wife of Henry VIII. The film, directed by Karim Aïnouz, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. Vikander plays Parr, a smart woman who had to strategize to survive in a marriage with a beast. Law relishes his role as the fearsome monarch, who is portrayed as a murderer and a butcher. The film is set in the ancient Haddon Hall, built with local Derbyshire, England sandstone.