The Favourite
2018
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Synopsis
England, early 18th century. The close relationship between Queen Anne and Sarah Churchill is threatened by the arrival of Sarah's cousin, Abigail Hill, resulting in a bitter rivalry between the two cousins to be the Queen's favourite.
The Favourite (2018) is a 2h 0min drama feature film by Yorgos Lanthimos. England, early 18th century. Selected for Bolton International Film Festival (2019).
Facts
Awards
Grand Jury Prize of the Venice Film Festival, European Film Award for Best Film, European Film Award for Best Comedy, European Film Award for Best Director, European Film Award for Best Actress, European Film Award for Best Cinematographer
Setting
London, Hatfield House
Filming location
Hatfield House
Production
Element Pictures, Film4 Productions
Original language
English
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- Los Angeles Film Awards 2025
- Monza Film Fest 2024
- Academy Awards 2019 academy_award
- Bolton International Film Festival 2019
- Independent Spirit Awards 2019 generic
- Telluride Film Festival 2018 generic
- Venice Film Festival 2018 generic
