The Favorite (Netflix): A forgotten figure in history, the queen reveals herself in this satirical film about the English crown.

In the tradition of Jeanne du Berry, La Favorite takes us to England, this time in the early 18th century, under the reign of Queen Anne, the last monarch of the House of Stuart.

The Favorite (Netflix): The true story behind the battle for influence that changed the fate of the United Kingdom

History may not remember his name, but under his rule, the fortunes of England changed with the birth of the United Kingdom of Great Britain. in favoriteWe find life Queen Anne, a king considered fragile, unstable and easily influenced, is best crowned when his country is at war with France. But if he is the usurper to the throne of England, she is actually his friend and confidant. Lady Sarah Churchill, the Duchess of Marlborough, who actually runs the country. The nobleman indeed has full knowledge of political links and intrigues, and thus plays the role of advisor to the new sovereign, who is then hesitant and still unsure of his new title.

In The Favourite, as in real life, we find Lady Sarah growing in power, but the latter will be blocked by one key element: the arrival ofAbigail Masham at Kensington Palace. Cunning and opportunistic, she will succeed in infiltrating the king’s heart and become one of Queen Anne’s ladies-in-waiting at court. The girl would then become a true confidant to the latter, becoming his favorite, as was Sarah Churchill. But which of the two women will succeed in gaining the distinction of this privilege?

The Favourite, a film with a five-star Oscar-winning cast

Long reviled and ridiculed, Queen Anne nonetheless undoubtedly brought stability and sustainability to the kingdom of England, particularly in the economic and artistic realms. So he is a major historical figure but yet very quickly that director is forgotten Yorgos Lanthimos Released in 2019 with Black comedy Favorites, now available on Netflix. Acting in this biopic that blends historical facts and fiction, we find an extraordinary actor Olivia Coleman Reincarnated as the suspicious and insecure Queen of England, Emma Stone In Abigail’s shoes, an ambitious young woman of aristocratic origins decides to rejoin the nobility. Rachel WeiszFor her part, Lady is disguised as Sarah, a counselor who is as manipulative as she is pushy.

For her remarkable portrayal of Queen Anne, actress Olivia Colman, best known for her role as Queen Elizabeth II in seasons 3 and 4 of The Crown, won the 2019Academy Award for Best ActressBut this Golden Globes For Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy for her role in The Favorite. Rachel Weisz, for her part, received British Academy Film Awards For Best Supporting Actress for the role of Lady Sarah Churchill. Critically acclaimed, Yorgos Lanthimos’ feature film also received numerous awards, including the Grand Jury Prize. Venice Film Festival 2018, British Academy Film Award for Best British Film and Best Actor Award Critics’ Choice Movie Awards 2019.