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Title

The odd couple: language and life lessons in 'The King's Speech'

Author(s)

McFarlane, Brian

Abstract

An obscure and fascinating episode in British history is brought to life in this superbly acted drama. Brian McFarlane reflects on the remarkable relationship that developed between a stammering monarch and his speech therapist, and considers what responsibilities filmmakers have to the reality of their historical subjects.

Publication type

Journal article

Source

Metro Magazine, no. 168 (2011), pp. 8-12

Publication year

2011

FOR Code(s)

1902 Film, Television and Digital Media;  2001 Communication and Media Studies

Keyword(s)

Film makers;  Film review;  Historical events;  Historical films;  History;  The King's Speech

Publisher

Australian Teachers of Media

ISSN

0312-2654

Publisher URL

http://www.metromagazine.com.au/

Copyright

Copyright © ATOM. The published version is reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher.

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