Filming in Ipswich for new Amazon movie Boudica: Queen of War
Screen SuffolkSt Lawrence's Church in Ipswich features in new Amazon film Boudica: Queen of War in a key battleA new film has transformed a town landmark into an ancient backdrop for the battles and drama of the failed revolt against the Roman Empire.
Scenes from Boudica: Queen of War, which was recently released on the streaming subscription service Amazon Prime, were filmed in Ipswich.
St Lawrence's Church, in Dial Lane, towered over actors bearing swords and shields in a night scene.
Screen Suffolk helped with the film and said it "loved working" on it.
The agency said it had enabled the production to hire a unit base in nearby Woodbridge so it could film the majority of its scenes in woodland around Martlesham and also helped it to use the church's surroundings.
"It was incredible to see the centre of Ipswich transformed for the scene, with scores of supporting artists wielding shields and swords," said a Screen Suffolk spokesman.
Screen SuffolkNarrow streets in central Ipswich were transformed into ancient backdrops for the production,The film tells the story of the Iceni rebel warrior Boudica, who ruled alongside her husband, Prasutagus.
After the King was killed by Roman soldiers, they started to seize Boudica's land and property.
The tale, filmed last autumn, has been brought to life by James Bond actress Olga Kurylenko and Nick Moran, best known for Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.
Suffolk-based production company Picture Perfect also worked on the movie, with producer Lucinda Thakrar saying that the county had worked its charm.
"It's friendly and stunning and all the cast and crew enjoy coming to Suffolk and away from built up areas," she said.
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