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2018 · 120 min · R

The Favourite

Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos · History, Comedy, Drama

The Favourite (2018) is a History film, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos set in London during the 1700s. It runs 120 minutes and is rated R.

A neo noir, with a darkly comic and satirical tone. Themes of power & corruption, betrayal, and greed & ambition run throughout.

Cinematography
Robbie Ryan
Cast
Emma StoneOlivia ColmanRachel WeiszNicholas HoultJoe AlwynMark GatissJames SmithJenny Rainsford

The world of this film

Setting

Where
London
Setting
Urban
When
1700s

Premise & themes

Premise
Neo Noir
Themes
Power & CorruptionBetrayalGreed & Ambition
Tone
Darkly ComicSatirical

Shape

Protagonist
EnsembleFemale Led
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
Historical Fiction

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