A United Kingdom
Taste attributes: dramahistorybiographyhistoricalslowfresh & originalheavyrealisticintricatelineargrittyemotive & stirringcomplex relationship
"The true story of a love that shook an empire"
Boxlist takeA grounded historical drama that is slow-paced, heavy and fresh. Best if you like real life over fantasy.
Pace: slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: gritty · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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What lines up
- Intricacy: Smart / intricate, just how this profile likes it
- Setting / scale: Balanced setting / scale, just how this profile likes it
- Emotional punch: Emotive / stirring, just how this profile likes it
What might not click
- Realism: True to life, where this profile leans balanced realism
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Synopsis
The inspiring true story of Seretse Khama, the King of Bechuanaland (modern Botswana), and Ruth Williams, the London office worker he married in 1948 in the face of fierce opposition from their families and the British and South African governments. Seretse and Ruth defied family, Apartheid and empire - their love triumphed over every obstacle flung in their path and in so doing they transformed their nation and inspired the world.
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Details
- Genre
- Drama
- Year
- 2016
- Runtime
- 111 min
- Status
- Released
- Studio
- BFI Film Fund
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- How we score
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Matched on pace, tone, themes and style, not just genre.
