I haven't heard of "GK Films" before... but thoroughly enjoyed their 2009 film about the early years of England's Queen Victoria. Here's the link to watch the UK trailer. I enjoyed the interactions between all the different parties trying to manipulate each other to get their own way, with a great performance by Emily Blunt (Victoria).
One of my favorite exchanges was this quiet conversation between young Victoria and Prince Albert as they are playing a game of chess... while their "handlers" look on...
Victoria: Do you ever feel like a chess piece yourself? In a game being played against your will?
Albert: Do you?
Victoria: Constantly! I see them leaning in and moving me around the board.
Albert: The Duchess and Sir John?
Victoria: *shakes her head slightly* Not just them. Uncle Leopold. The King. I'm sure half the politicians are ready to seize hold of my skirts and drag me from square to square. *chuckles*
Albert: *thoughtfully* Then you had better master the rules of the game until you can play it better than they can.
Victoria: You don't recommend I find a husband to play it for me?
Albert: I should find one to play it with you, not for you.
Victoria: ... You know the King wants me to marry my cousin George...
Albert: Hmmmm...... what's he like at chess? *takes out her bishop with his queen*
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- The LORD is my Portion, my Inheritance. Forever. My lot is secure. (Ps. 16:5, 73:25-26; Lam. 3:24)
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