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Princess Ida (1982)
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Genre: Comedy, Musical, Romance
Country: UK
Duration: 114 min.
Story:
Princess Ida and Prince Hilarion were betrothed when the Prince was two years old and the Princess just one year old. Twenty years have now passed, and the time has come for Hilarion to claim his bride. The Princess, however, has other ideas. She has set up a women's-only University - and men are not allowed. Hilarion and his friends, Cyril and Florian, disguise themselves as women to gain entrance to the University. All goes well until Cyril's unmaidenly conduct compromises their disguise - and reveals the three friends as intruding men.
Style:
romantic comedy, light hearted, romantic, satirical, period piece, costume drama, independent film, whimsical
Plot:
operetta, cross dressing, gender roles, satire, mistaken identity, farce, friendship, female empowerment, wooing, social commentary, chivalry, romantic rivalry, male bonding, coming of age, princess, prince, male female relationship, royal romance, masquerade, royalty, disguise
Time:
victorian era, 19th century, victorian
Place:
england
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Duration: 130 min.
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Duration: 130 min.
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Story:
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Plot:
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Story:
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Plot:
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Story:
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