Summaries

The untold story of the last days in the tragic times of Oscar Wilde, a person who observes his own failure with ironic distance and regards the difficulties that beset his life with detachment and humor.

In a cheap Parisian hotel room Oscar Wilde lies on his death bed. The past floods back, taking him to other times and places. Was he once the most famous man in London? The artist crucified by a society that once worshipped him? Under the microscope of death he reviews the failed attempt to reconcile with his long suffering wife Constance, the ensuing reprisal of his fatal love affair with Lord Alfred Douglas and the warmth and devotion of Robbie Ross, who tried and failed to save him from himself. Travelling through Wilde's final act and journeys through England, France and Italy, the transience of lust is laid bare and the true riches of love are revealed. It is a portrait of the dark side of a genius who lived and died for love.—Beta Film GmbH

In 1895, Oscar Wilde (Everett) was the most famous writer in London, and Bosie Douglas (Morgan), son of the notorious Marquess of Queensberry, was his lover. Accused and convicted of gross indecency, he was imprisoned for two years and subjected to hard labor. Once free, he abandons England to live in France, where he will spend his last years, haunted by memories of the past, poverty and immense sadness.

Details

Keywords
  • gay character
  • gay interest
  • gay protagonist
  • gay artist
  • gay man gay man friendship
Genres
  • Drama
  • Biography
Release date Apr 11, 2018
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin Germany Italy United Kingdom France Belgium
Official sites Official site
Language English Italian Latin French
Filming locations Schloss Thurnau, Bavaria, Germany
Production companies Entre Chien et Loup Maze Pictures Palomar

Box office

Gross US & Canada $466440
Opening weekend US & Canada $38886
Gross worldwide $2621992

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 45m
Color Color
Aspect ratio 2.35 : 1

Synopsis

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