IRELAND · 2018

The Favourite

Yorgos Lanthimos
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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.

Year2018
CountryIreland
DirectorYorgos Lanthimos
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