The Happy Prince (2018)

R04/12/2018Drama1h 41m
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In 1895, Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was the most famous writer in London, and Bosie Douglas, son of the notorious Marquess of Queensberry, was his lover. Accused and convicted of gross indecency, he was imprisoned for two years and subjected to hard labor. Once free, he abandons England to live in France, where he will spend his last years, haunted by memories of the past, poverty and immense sadness.

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    Rupert Everett

    Oscar Wilde

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    Colin Firth

    Reggie Turner

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    Emily Watson

    Constance Wilde

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    Colin Morgan

    Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas

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    Edwin Thomas

    Robbie Ross

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    Franca Abategiovanni

    Felice's Mother

  7. Alister Cameron

    Mr. Howard

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    Anna Chancellor

    Mrs. Arbuthnott

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    Béatrice Dalle

    Café Concert Manager

It is odd how many gents convicted of some form of sexual "deviance" in the 19th century ended their days in penury in rural France. This film looks at the last few years of one of the most famous, and successful - and Rupert Everett directs his own portrayal of Oscar Wilde like a natural. Emily Watson and Colin's Firth and Morgan lend a capable hand as this tale of his decline both morally and physically takes shape. It's beautifully shot, and has a steady narrative that illuminates his absinthe-fuelled demise sensitively, but not especially sentimentally. He was only 46 when he died of menin...