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The favourite is, predictably, a somewhat fictionalized telling of the story of queen anne (olivia colman) and the rivalry between two of the most important women in her life:
While based on real historical events, the film certainly indulges in the sensational. The favourite upends staid period piece, and with it, our understanding of history. I hope you enjoyed my favourite books based on true stories. 1, 10, 13, 16, 23.