One face dominates the sixteenth century for English-speaking moviegoers: Queen Elizabeth I, Gloriana, the Virgin Queen
But, of course, she is only one of many interesting characters from the period, including: Catherine de’ Medici; Marguerite de Valois; Ana de Mendoza, princess of Éboli; Juana la Loca; Lucrezia Borgia; Mary, Queen of Scots etc.