A Royal Night Out
In 1945 London, amidst the euphoric celebrations of VE Day, a uniquely intimate glimpse unfolds as Princess Elizabeth and her spirited sister Margaret briefly escape the constraints of Buckingham Palace for a single night of anonymous revelry. This isn’t a historical account, but a playful imagining of youthful curiosity and burgeoning independence, where the expected decorum of royalty clashes charmingly with the grit and exuberance of a city celebrating freedom. The film delicately balances lighthearted romantic encounters with the palpable relief and lingering anxieties of a nation recently released from wartime shadows, presenting a tender exploration of sisterhood and the quiet desires hidden beneath the weight of future duty. The narrative isn’t about grand events, but instead centers on the small, relatable moments of two young women experiencing a taste of ordinary life, navigating first loves and minor mishaps under the watchful, yet unobtrusive, gaze of their security detail.
Rolprentbesonderhede
- Regisseur
- Julian Jarrold
- Vrystellingsdatum
- 2015-05-14
- Looptyd
- 97 min
- Gradering
- 6.5 / 10 (322)
Rolverdeling
- Sarah Gadon
- Bel Powley
