A dramatization of the life of playwright Oscar Wilde (Stephen Fry) chronicles his rise and fall in London society—which adored his keen wit but despised his homosexuality. Increasingly, Wilde was prone to flaunt his preferences, after becoming involved in an obsessive relationship with the young Lord Alfred Douglas (Jude Law). Jennifer Ehle, Vanessa Redgrave, Tom Wilkinson, Gemma Jones., Brian Gilbert’s film of Oscar Wilde’s life is brimful of talent turning in superb performances, most notably Stephen Fry – surely born to play the title role. Frank about his sexual encounters, the film follows him from faithful husband to persecuted martyr, to his death alone and penniless in France. With Jude Law as Alfred Douglas and the BAFTA-nominated Jennifer Ehle as his wife., Poignant dramatisation of Oscar Wilde’s life, telling the story of the devoted husband and kind father who also happened to be attracted to men – in particular to the spoilt Alfred Lord Douglas, or ‘Bosie’. Their relationship outraged Bosie’s father, the maniacal Marquess of Queensberry, and led to a sensational trial which spelled Wilde’s downfall, vividly highlighting the brutal homophobia of the Victorian legal system., Famed for his witty insights into the human condition and reviled for his sexuality, playwright and author Oscar Wilde was indeed a notorious figure in Victorian London. Featuring British comedian Stephen Fry in the title role, this brassy, exceptionally wrought biopic chronicles Wilde’s triumphant rise and tragic fall in London society. Unlike earlier versions of the film The Trials of Oscar Wilde and Oscar Wilde(both 1960), this version offers a more explicit look at Wilde’s homosexual antics. The story begins in 1882 with Wilde giving a lecture to a group of burly young miners as part of a North American tour. Upon his return to England, Wilde, who though already plagued with homosexual yearnings has been unable to accept them, marries Constance (Jennifer Ehle) and with her has two sons. But Wilde’s carefully constructed life of domestic bliss crumbles when randy Robbie Ross (Michael Sheen) arrives on the scene. A Canadian who does not conceal his sexual preference to Wilde, he proves to be the key to the playwright’s undoing. Soon he gains the surreptitious reputation as a man-about-town and as his career begins to soar, so does the gossip. Despite being grist for London’s rumor mill, Wilde is backed by his feisty Irish mother (Vanessa Redgrave) and his good friend Ada (Zoe Wanamaker). With their support and his own rapier wit and charm, Wilde rises above the scandal and still manages a decadent lifestyle until he meets and falls in love with Lord Alfred Douglas (Douglas Law). Called Bosie by his friends, the son of the militantly anti-homosexual Marquess of Queensberry (Tom Wilkinson), was the man who will eventually bring about Wilde’s final downfall., In 1883, Irish-born Oscar Wilde returned to London bursting with exuberance from a year long lecture tour of the United States and Canada. Full of talent, passion and, most of all, full of himself, he courted and married the beautiful Constance Lloyd. A few years later, Wilde’s wit, flamboyance and creative genius were widely renowned. His literary career had achieved notoriety with the publication of “The Picture Of Dorian Gray”. Oscar and Constance now had two sons whom they both loved very much. But one evening, Robert Ross, a young Canadian houseguest, seduced Oscar and forced him finally to confront the homosexual feelings that had gripped him since his schooldays. Later Oscar would meet Alfred Douglas, nicknamed “Bosie” with whom he became mesmerised and began a passionate and stormy relationship which consumed and ultimately destroyed him., Biopic starring Stephen Fry as the revered writer renowned for his wit, Oscar Wilde. The film focuses on Wilde’s burgeoning relationship with Lord Alfred Douglas (Jude Law), nicknamed Bosie, a love affair which developed at a time when homosexuality was illegal. Inevitably the nature of their friendship is discovered, Wilde is tried and imprisoned and Bosie goes into exile., The story of Oscar Wilde, genius, poet, playwright and the First Modern Man. The realisation of his homosexuality caused Wilde enormous torment as he juggled marriage, fatherhood and his literary work, but ultimately succumbed to his obsessive love for Lord Alfred Douglas, nicknamed Bosie. After legal action instigated by Bosie’s father, the mad Marquess of Queensberry, Wilde refused to flee the country and was sentenced to two years at hard labour by the courts of an intolerant Victorian society. Don’t miss a flamboyant Stephen Fry and perfectly cast Jude Law, in this witty and colourful comedy drama., Poignant dramatisation of Oscar Wilde’s life, telling the story of the devoted husband and kind father who also happened to be attracted to men – in particular to the spoilt Alfred Lord Douglas, or ‘Bosie’. Their relationship outraged Bosie’s father, the maniacal Marquess of Queensberry, and led to a sensational trial which spelled Wilde’s downfall, vividly highlighting the brutal homophobia of the Victorian legal system. Dir: Brian Gilbert.
Q&A :
Q: Who are the main cast members in “Wilde ” ?
A: The main cast includes Stephen Fry,Jude Law,Vanessa Redgrave,Jennifer Ehle,Tom Wilkinson,Gemma Jones,Judy Parfitt,Zoë Wanamaker,Michael Sheen,Ioan Gruffudd,Matthew Mills,Jason Morell,Peter Barkworth,Robert Lang,Philip Locke,David Westhead,Jack Knight,Jackson Leach,Laurence Owen,Benedict Sandiford,Mark Letheren,Michael Fitzgerald,Orlando Bloom,Bob Sessions,Adam Garcia,Joseph May,Jamie Leene,James D’Arcy,Orlando Wells,Robin Kermode,Avril Elgar,Jean Ainslie,Andrew Havill,Biddy Hodson,Judi Maynard,Hugh Munro,Michael Simkins,Nic Ede,Maria Djurkovic,Michiyo Yoshizaki,Sarah Bird,Rachel Cuperman,Martyn John,Pat Hay,Deborah Raffin,Michael Bradsell,Martin Fuhrer,Julian Mitchell,Bob Hollow,Michael Viner,Alex Graham,Alan Howden.
Q: When Did the “Wilde” Released?
A: The Movie “Wilde” originally aired on 1997-09-01 and released in the year of 1997.
Q: What Languages are available to watch “Wilde” ?
A: Is also available in eng language.
Q: Where to watch “Wilde” ?
A: “Wilde” is Avaiable on Netflix. as its Netflix Originals.
