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: Notable for its spectacular cinematography, with filming taking place at historical Scottish locations like Edinburgh , Glencoe , and East Lothian .

: Directed by Josie Rourke, the film explores how the two queens navigated a masculine world where male advisers frequently tried to manipulate and undermine them.

: The plot follows Mary's return to Scotland from France to reclaim her throne, which directly threatens Elizabeth's sovereignty in England and sparks a series of betrayals and conspiracies.