The Favourite is an absurdist and almost parodical take on a historical biopic, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos (also known for The Lobster and The Killing of a Sacred Deer). The film examines the power play in English politics during the reign of Queen Anne (who ruled between 1702 and 1707), specifically between the three most …
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