The extraordinary true story of an unexpected friendship in the later years of Queen Victoria’s (Academy Award winner Judi Dench) remarkable rule. When Abdul Karim (Ali Fazal), a young clerk, travels from India to participate in the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, he is surprised to find favor with the Queen herself.
As the Queen questions the constrictions of her long-held position, the two forge an unlikely and devoted alliance with a loyalty to one another that her household and inner circle all attempt to destroy. As the friendship deepens, the Queen begins to see a changing world through new eyes and joyfully reclaims her humanity.
Director: Stephen Frears (“The Queen,” “Philomena,” “Mrs. Henderson Presents”)
Writer: Lee Hall (“Billy Elliot”),
based on Victoria & Abdul: The True Story of the Queen’s Closest Confidant by Shrabani Basu
Cast: Judi Dench, Ali Fazal, Eddie Izzard, Adeel Akhtar, Tim Pigott-Smith, Olivia Williams, Fenella Woolgar, Paul Higgins, Robin Soans, Julian Wadham, Simon Callow, and Michael Gambon
Three lucky winners will receive:
1 Copy of the Book
1 Copy of the film’s score
2 Tea Bags
1 Mango Flavored Lip Balm
I too love historical fiction. I am a big fan of Judi Dench too
Historical Fiction is my absolute favorite genre to read and based on a rrue story makes it even better.. This book and movie will definitely be on my to do list.
I have not really heard anything about this movie until now. It looks fantastic! I will be checking this one out for sure.
I would love to see this movie because the story sounds so interesting to me and because it’s a true story,I find it to be so fascinating,I want to see what brings these two together.
I love Judi Dench as an actress.
I love watching Judi Dench. She’s such a talent!
After watching the clip above, this movie looks like it would be one that I really would love watching. A nice clean movie and one that I could share with my family.
Historical movies and books are a favorite.
Marion
This movie sounds interesting and delightful.
I want to see this because Judi Dench is a great actress.
looks like it may be a good movie