Comedy,Drama,History
Italy,United Kingdom,Germany,Belgium
The Happy Prince is a biographical drama film that chronicles the final days of Oscar Wilde, a legendary writer, and playwright, who was one of the most celebrated personalities of his time. The film is directed by Rupert Everett, who also plays the lead role of Wilde in the movie.
The film portrays Wilde as a man who has fallen from grace due to his homosexuality, which was considered a crime in Victorian England. After serving two years of hard labor in prison for his sexuality, Wilde has become a broken and impoverished man, struggling to find his place in society.
The Happy Prince takes a closer look at the relationships that shaped Wilde's life, including his tumultuous affair with Lord Alfred Douglas, the man who would ultimately lead to his downfall. As Oscar lies on his deathbed, he is visited by memories of his past, from the highs of his literary career to the lows of his personal life.
The film features a star-studded cast, including Colin Firth, Emily Watson, and Tom Wilkinson, who play pivotal roles in Oscar's life. The Happy Prince explores themes of love, loss, and redemption, as it follows Oscar on his final journey, fighting for acceptance in a society that has turned its back on him.
