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Wallis & Edward (2005)
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Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: UK
Duration: 94 min.
Story:
In 1936, Edward VIII abdicated in order to marry the woman he loved, Wallis Simpson, a twice divorced American. These events caused a scandal around the world and Wallis has since been demonised as the woman who stole the King of England. Wallis and Edward is the first time that the events have been considered from Wallis's point of view. The drama follows the beginning of their affair whilst Edward was Prince of Wales and Wallis was still married to Ernest Simpson.
Style:
sentimental, touching, serious, emotional, romantic, period piece, realistic, costume drama, period drama
Plot:
love affair, true love, british royal family, monarch, royalty, royal family, against the rules, relationship vs career, politics, follow your dream, social differences, starting over, moral dilemma, forbidden love, intrigue, couples, society, head of state, love and romance, monarchy, scandal, relationships, queen, love story, romantic relationship ...
Time:
1930s, 20th century, year 1936, 30s
Place:
england, france, budapest, budapest hungary
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