Marie Stuart
Directed by Stellio Lorenzi1959
The action begins during the last days of Mary Stuart's life, at Fotheringay Castle. Mortimer, nephew of the jailer who is in love with Mary, and also a convert to Catholicism, is determined to save the Queen of Scots. The Earl of Leicester, a favorite of Elizabeth but also in love with Mary, arranges a meeting between the two women. Elizabeth, jealous of Mary's beauty and influence, humiliates her. Mary retorts as a worthy queen, which finally provokes Elizabeth's wrath and leads to Mary's condemnation.
