The Other Boleyn Girl (2003 film)
The Other Boleyn Girl is a 2003 BBC television film, adapted from Philippa Gregorys novel of the same name. It was rereleased on DVD onOctober 2008, following the release of the 2008 version.
The tale follows the history of Mary Boleyn Natascha McElhone, sister of Anne Boleyn Jodhi May, second wife of Henry VIII Jared Harris. Before his relationship with Anne, Henry favoured her sister Mary, who was by then married to her first husband, William Carey, and a lady in waiting to his wife, Queen Catherine of Aragon. Despite her objections, Mary is forced to become the kings mistress, with her husbands reluctant permission and agreement. Mary asks her husband if shes offended him, and he claims that she hasnt, although Mary despairs that William did not object to the illicit union with the king. In time, Mary confesses what she has done to God, and feel guilty whenever she serves the queen, for the queen knows about the relationship, yet says nothing. Mary soon comes to terms with being the kings mistress, however, and begins to fall in love with the king.Meanwhile, Anne, portrayed as the younger sister despite being the older sister in the book falls in love with Lord Henry Percy, heir to the title of Duke of Northumberland. Lord Henry is already betrothed, either without Annes knowledge, but it is more likely that she doesnt care. Anne and Henry frequently flirt and kiss, and, despite Marys warnings, soon consummate their affair when Mary is at the height of her power as the kings mistress. It takes great courage for Mary to literally run to their parents and their uncle, who belittle Anne and tell her that shes made a grave mistake and, despite her beliefs that they are betrothed, that the love of her life is already engaged to the daughter of an earl. The match was made by the kings righthand man, Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, with the kings permission. Fearing that Anne will spoil Marys relationship with the king, the family plan to send her away, much to Annes devastation. George comforts Anne, but later leaves with their parents and uncle, while Mary attempts to explain why she did what she did. Anne screams to Mary that she will never forget what Mary has
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