Бекет (1964)

In 12th century England, King Henry II exploits the death of the Archbishop of Canterbury to install his close friend, Thomas Becket, as the new Archbishop. Initially a jovial man, Becket takes his new role with unexpected seriousness and begins to openly challenge the King's authority on church matters. This strains their friendship, turning Becket into an unforeseen opponent. King Henry II must then deal with the repercussions of his impulsive choice. The story examines loyalty, power, and personal change against a backdrop of political turmoil and religious conflict in medieval England.