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The Importance of Being Oscar

Documentary

2019, 1h 24min

A star-studded BBC film of Oscar Wilde’s glittering and controversial career before his trial for homosexual crimes and tragic fall from grace. Highlights from Oscar’s brilliant comedies such as The Importance of Being Earnest and stories such as The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Canterville Ghost are adapted and performed by a cast including Freddie Fox, Claire Skinner, Anna Chancellor and James Fleet. Wilde enthusiasts and experts, including Stephen Fry, Wilde’s grandson Merlin Holland and his latest biographers, provide revelatory accounts of how his own life informed his work. His Irish roots, his early career, his marriage and the importance of women as well as men in his life all combine in a complex and compelling characterisation and celebration that adds flesh to the bones of a man who is too often caricatured.

"The Importance of Being Oscar" — documentary movie produced in UK and released in 2019. It has a good rating on IMDb: 6.6 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 24min. "The Importance of Being Oscar" is currently available for rent and to buy on Apple TV. Click on a playlink to watch it now!

Country: United Kingdom

Director:

Richard Curson Smith

Cast:

Nicholas Rowe

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"The Importance of Being Oscar" is a captivating documentary that delves into the life and career of Oscar Wilde, exploring the triumphs and tribulations of the celebrated playwright and author. With a star-studded cast, including Freddie Fox, Claire Skinner, and Anna Chancellor, the film brings to life Wilde's brilliant comedies and stories, offering a fresh and nuanced perspective on his work. Featuring insights from Wilde enthusiasts and experts, including Stephen Fry and Wilde's grandson Merlin Holland, this film is a must-see for anyone interested in the life and legacy of this literary legend.

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