Collection
Publication
Universal Studios Home Entertainment (2017)
Description
The extraordinary true story of an unexpected friendship in the later years of Queen Victoria's remarkable rule. When Abdul Karim, a young clerk, travels from India to participate in the Queen's Golden Jubilee, he is surprised to find favor with the Queen herself. As the Queen questions the constrictions of her long-held position, the two forge an unlikely and devoted alliance with a loyalty to one another that her household and inner circle all attempt to destroy. As the friendship deepens, the Queen begins to see a changing world through new eyes and joyfully reclaims her humanity.
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LibraryThing member wyvernfriend
Excellent blend of fact and fiction here with the uncovering of the hidden story of Victoria's relationship with an Indian servant who became very close with her. Much of the truth of the relationship was destroyed by the royal family after her death but this is a look that was well overdue. Based
Victoria and Abdul is an important part of English History, it shows that the relationship in the Empire were somewhat messy and how the colonial attitudes permiated all the strata of the society at the time.
Touching and interesting.
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on a book written after Victoria's diary of learning a language from India (apparently quite well) was uncovered and examined this looks at that relationship in an interesting way. Victoria and Abdul is an important part of English History, it shows that the relationship in the Empire were somewhat messy and how the colonial attitudes permiated all the strata of the society at the time.
Touching and interesting.
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LibraryThing member infjsarah
Although this is an interesting untold story, something about the film didn't work for me. It actually made me uncomfortable at times. Nothing wrong with the acting but the tone just didn't work.
Original language
English
Original publication date
2017
Physical description
7.5 x 0.7 inches
UPC
025192396953
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