In 1895, Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was the most famous writer in London, and Bosie Douglas, 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.
Acting
Everett's 10-year passion project, physically transformed.
Direction
Everett directs himself into absolute ruin, beautifully.
Costume
Wilde's rotting finery mirrors his collapsed dignity.
Director
Rupert Everett
Rupert Everett
Oscar Wilde
Colin Firth
Reggie Turner
Emily Watson
Constance Wilde
Colin Morgan
Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas
Edwin Thomas
Robbie Ross
Franca Abategiovanni
Felice's Mother
Anna Chancellor
Mrs. Arbuthnott
Béatrice Dalle
Café Concert Manager
Tom Colley
Maurice Gilbert
André Penvern
Monsieur Dupoirier
Ronald Pickup
Judge
Matteo Salamone
Leon
Antonio Spagnuolo
Felice
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Everett spent a decade trying to finance this; he sold his London house to complete it. Method commitment to destitution.
The title refers to Wilde's children's story about a gilded statue who gives everything to the poor—Wilde became his own martyr, stripped and unloved.
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