![]() The arrival of a handsome and very different young man from India and the friendship that develops between them gives her life new meaning. She has no friends and is surrounded by people who criticise her behind her back, but curry favour in her presence. Based on a true story, it shows Queen Victoria at the end of her life, still grieving her husband Albert and servant John Brown, and feeling very much a prisoner in her own life. Victoria and Abdul is an interesting and moving historical drama, with some lighter moments. Victoria and Abdul some coarse language and some racist language. For example, people drink at state banquets. There is some use of substances in Victoria and Abdul. The Queen is later told that Abdul has gonorrhoea. Abdul is described as being ‘riddled with the clap’.A doctor is asked to examine her ‘downstairs’. People discuss the fact that Abdul’s wife doesn’t seem able to have children.Victoria and Abdul has some sexual references. They seize and burn letters and other materials linking Abdul to the Queen. Men burst into Abdul’s house, pushing his wife and mother-in-law out of the way and terrifying them. ![]() Victoria shouts ‘Treason, treason!’ and angrily dashes objects off her desk on to the floor.Prince Albert threatens to have his mother declared insane.A doctor lunges at Abdul and grabs him round the throat, starting to choke him before being interrupted.ThemesĬolonialism and the British Empire racism the life of a monarch ageing sexually transmitted disease Violence But many people – members of the Royal Household, the heir to the throne Prince Albert, the Prime Minister and other officials – are horrified and determined to end the friendship. Victoria and Abdul forge an unlikely and devoted friendship, which gives Victoria a new zest for life. ![]() The Queen is instantly attracted to the handsome young clerk who, against the rules, makes eye contact with her.Ībdul is ordered to stay in Britain and promoted by the Queen to the role of her ‘munshee’ – advisor on India and language teacher. He and a companion, Mohammed, are to present the Queen with a ceremonial coin. Victoria and Abdul is based on the book of same name by Shrabani Basu, and on the real-life relationship between Queen Victoria and her Indian servant Abdul Karim.Ībdul Karim (Ali Fazal) arrives from India to participate in Queen Victoria's (Judi Dench) golden jubilee. ![]()
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