The Lion in Winter is a 2003 American drama television film based on the 1966 play of the same name by James Goldman, and his screenplay for the 1968 film.[1][2] It starred Patrick Stewart and Glenn Close,[3] and was directed by Andrei Konchalovsky.
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| Genre | Drama |
| Based on | The Lion in Winter by James Goldman |
| Teleplay by | James Goldman |
| Directed by | Andrei Konchalovsky |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Richard Hartley |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Producer | Dyson Lovell |
| Cinematography | Sergey Kozlov |
| Editor | Henry Richardson |
| Running time | 167 minutes |
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| Original release | |
| Release | December 26, 2003 (UK) |
| Network | Showtime |
| Release | May 26, 2004 |
The film was first shown on December 26, 2003, in the United Kingdom, and premiered in the United States on Showtime on May 26, 2004. It was filmed on location at Spiš Castle in eastern Slovakia,[4] interiors were filmed in Budapest, Hungary.[5]
Andrew Howard, John Light, and Rafe Spall played the warring brothers. Jonathan Rhys Meyers played the king of France and Julia Vysotskaya, his sister and Henry's mistress, Princess Alais.[1][3]
Plot
editIn the year 1183, Henry II of England, who also rules large parts of France within his Angevin Empire, has invited his three surviving sons, his imprisoned and estranged wife Eleanor and the king of France, who has recently come of age, to join him at his Christmas court at Chinon Castle. His eldest son Henry has died and now the king must decide upon a new heir. King Henry favours his youngest John. Eleanor favours the oldest son Richard.[1] The film shows the intra-family disputes which take place over the next few days. At the end, everyone disperses with nothing resolved for the future.
Cast
editReception
editBrian Lowry of Variety wrote that the film "is a long sit but nevertheless a rewarding one". Of Close's performance, he wrote that "her Eleanor manages to stand apart from Hepburn's".[6]
Awards and nominations
editWon
editNominated
edit- Excellence in Costume Design for Television – Fantasy or Period
- Outstanding Television Movie
- Outstanding Actress in a Miniseries or Movie (Close)
- Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries or Movie
- Outstanding Art Direction for a Miniseries or Movie
- Outstanding Hairstyling for a Miniseries or Movie
Producers Guild of America Awards[10]
- Television Producer of the Year Award – Longform
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "Reviews: "The Lion in Winter" (1968 and 2003)". acrentropy.blogspot.ca. 23 July 2004. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
- ^ "The Lion in Winter". CultureVulture. 20 May 2004. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
- ^ a b Hischak, Thomas S. (2017). 100 Greatest American Plays. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 9781442256064. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
- ^ "PeriodDramas.com - The Lion in Winter". www.perioddramas.com. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
- ^ "Report: Glenn Close and Patrick Stewart to film Lion in Winter | Playbill". Playbill. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
- ^ Lowry, Brian (16 May 2004). "Review: 'The Lion in Winter'". Variety. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
- ^ a b "Nominations Search". Television Academy. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
- ^ "Winners & Nominees 2005". www.goldenglobes.com. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
- ^ "Advanced Search | Screen Actors Guild Awards". www.sagawards.org. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
- ^ "Breaking News - Producers Guild Awards Honorees | TheFutonCritic.com". thefutoncritic.com. Retrieved 27 August 2017.