The Duchess
Keira Knightley is back in sumptuous period garb for this bio-pic of flamboyant 18th century trend-setter Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire. Politically active, but restricted by her times and her controlling husband (Ralph Fiennes), this smart, witty woman soon finds herself falling for another man. A direct ancestor to Princess Diana, Georgiana's life bears striking parallels with her modern counterpart in this scandalous tale of forbidden love.
Year: 2008
Genre: Drama, Drama Romance, Biography, Feminist Tendencies, Drama
Country: UK, France, Italy
Director: Saul Dibb
Starring: Keira Knightley, Ralph Fiennes, Charlotte Rampling, Dominic Cooper, Hayley Atwell, Simon McBurney, John Shrapnel
Duration: 106 Minutes
Rating: M - Contains sex scenes.
6.9/10
Location in store: Drama Romance
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