The Happy Prince

2018 1h 41m EN

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6.2

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★6.2TMDB · 194

Drama

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Rupert Everett
Oscar Wilde
Colin Firth
Reggie Turner
Emily Watson
Constance Wilde
Colin Morgan
Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas
Edwin Thomas
Robbie Ross
Franca Abategiovanni
Felice's Mother
Alister Cameron
Mr. Howard
Anna Chancellor
Mrs. Arbuthnott

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Rupert Everett
Writers: Rupert Everett
Languages: English, French, Italian, Latin
Countries: Italy, United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium

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ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 4 languages: English, French, Italian, Latin.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 4 countries: Italy, United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Rupert Everett, shot by John Conroy. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Gabriel Yared. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Nicolas Gaster shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Rupert Everett and Colin Firth and Emily Watson carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt2404639 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Rupert Everett directs. John Conroy behind the camera. Gabriel Yared scores. Nicolas Gaster cuts. Produced in Italy, United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium. Dialogue in English, French, Italian, Latin.

Trivia

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1Released 8 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 4 languages: English, French, Italian, Latin.
3International production across 4 countries: Italy, United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium.
4Directed by Rupert Everett, shot by John Conroy. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Gabriel Yared. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Nicolas Gaster shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Rupert Everett and Colin Firth and Emily Watson carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt2404639 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 10 themes, including "paris, france", "naples, italy", "biography", "victorian england".

The technical file

Cinematography: John Conroy
Original score: Gabriel Yared
Editing: Nicolas Gaster
Production design: Brian Morris
Makeup / hair: Francesco Pegoretti
Sound: Alek Goosse
Stunt coordinator: Torsten Jerabek
Runtime: 101 min · 1h 41m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Box office: $2,621,992
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: The Happy Prince (2018)

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CinemaSerf2024-05-30
★ 7/10
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 meningitis, but this film gives quite a lot of insight into what he packed into this relatively brief lifespan!

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