Firebrand (2023 film)
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| Directed by | Karim Aïnouz |
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| Based on | Queen's Gambit by Elizabeth Fremantle |
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| Cinematography | Hélène Louvart |
| Edited by | Heike Parplies |
| Music by | Dickon Hinchliffe |
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| Distributed by | MetFilm Distribution |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $4.3 million |
Firebrand is a 2023 British historical drama film directed by Karim Aïnouz and written by Henrietta Ashworth and Jessica Ashworth, based on the 2013 novel Queen's Gambit by Elizabeth Fremantle. The film focuses on Catherine Parr, Queen of England, the sixth wife of Henry VIII. It stars Alicia Vikander, Jude Law, and Eddie Marsan. The film marks Aïnouz's first directorial effort in the English language.
Firebrand premiered at the 76th Cannes Film Festival on 21 May 2023, where it was selected to compete for Palme d'Or. It was released in the United Kingdom on 6 September 2024.