Viceroy's House

This film (drama)Also known asViceroy's House，is aUK, India, SwedenProducerwomen sex，At2017Released in year 。The dialogue language isEnglish, Hindi, Punjabi，Current Douban rating7.1(For reference only)。

Premiered at the main competition of the 2017 Berlin Film Festival. In 1947, the British government appointed the last Viceroy, Lord Mountbatten, to assist in the independence and peaceful transfer of power of India and Pakistan after World War II. Inside and outside the Viceroy's House, the grand theme of national love intertwines with personal romances, all entangled in this turbulent and shocking epic. In commemoration of India's 70th independence anniversary, a gold medal-winning team from the UK, US, and India has come together to create this masterpiece. The film is directed by British-Indian filmmaker Gurinder Chadha, based on the true love story of her grandparents, who crossed racial and religious boundaries, and incorporates the legendary events of the last Viceroy's ill-timed tenure. Featuring performances by Hugh Bonneville from "Downton Abbey" and Michael Gambon from "Harry Potter." In 1947, the British government sent the last Viceroy, also the uncle of Queen Elizabeth II—Lord Mountbatten—along with his family to India to help facilitate the post-war independence and peaceful transfer of power between India and Pakistan. However, the process of partition, as history proves, was not as smooth as imagined. Inside and outside the Viceroy's House, the grand theme of national love intertwines with personal romances, all captured in this tumultuous and striking epic. The film takes a historical perspective, featuring grand scenes and detailed depictions, intertwining classic historical figures (such as Mahatma Gandhi) with dramatic characters. It is a tribute work from British-Indian director Gurinder Chadha, who invested over a decade of personal effort in preparation, writing, and directing the film about her motherland. The film also brings together actors from Britain, America, and India across the old, middle-aged, and young generations, boasting a strong cast with impressive acting skills.