Episode 16 of Series “Il Etait Une Fois L’homme” (= “Once Upon a Time Man”).
Elizabeth I becomes Queen at 25. Her 39 articles lay the foundation for the Anglican church. Declared a heretic by the Pope, she also has to battle with Spain for naval supremacy. Other topics include: the beginning of circumnavigation, the voyages of Sr Francis Drake and the settlement of North America.
Credits: Director, writer, Albert Barille ; photography, Jean-Louis Karcher ; art direction, Philippe Landrot, Rene Borg ; graphic research, Jean Barbaud.
Cast: Roger Carel, Francine Laine, Pierre Trabaud, Henri Djanik [original French narration].
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