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"Braveheart" is an exciting historical spectacle that focuses more on cinematic fun than historical facts *Note! Contains spoilers
2023.07.31
And history continues...
At the end of the film, Wallace dies on the scaffold shouting ``Freedom!'' and as if to carry on his will, the story includes the Battle of Bannockburn, where the Scottish army led by Robert the Bruce defeated the English army.
Also, although it is not depicted in this work, the fate that Isabella follows after this is full of ups and downs.
In a sense, she was a person with a will of steel. This is because when her husband, Edward II, became king, he repeatedly failed and showed his incompetence. He and his mistress, Roger Mortimer, staged a coup d'état to force the king to abdicate, and gave their son Edward in his place. He was enthroned as the third generation.
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After this, Edward II was imprisoned and was tortured, and according to one theory, he died after having a poker inserted from his mouth to his anus. It's as tragic as Wallace's death. Truly, the people in power in this day and age are truly ruthless.
This series of events is also depicted in Derek Jarman's ` `Edward II '' (1991). Tilda Swinton plays Isabella. For this performance, she won the Best Actress Award at the Venice Film Festival and gained international recognition. This is a recommended work for those who want to expand their knowledge of British history by learning from Braveheart.
Reference materials:
・“Braveheart” DVD recording Mel Gibson audio commentary
https://screenrant.com/braveheart-behind-scenes-making-of-hidden-trivia/
・“Story: British History (Part 1)” by Naotaka Kimizuka, Chuko Shinsho
Text: USHIZU ATSUNOBU
Born in Nagasaki in 1977. When he was 3 years old, he saw ``Superman II'' with his father and became fascinated with movies. After The Graduate from Meiji University, he worked for a movie broadcasting channel and then became a movie writer. Currently, in addition to writing for Eiga.com, EYESCREAM, Real Sound Movie Club, etc., he also contributes to media press and theater programs.
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