The King's Speech (The King’s Speech )
Directed by: Tom HooperCast list: Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter, Guy Pearce, Jennifer Ehle
Country: United Kingdom, Australia, USA
Year: 2010
Genres: Drama / Historical / Biographical /
Runtime: 118 min.
Language of the film version shown in the current academic year: Versió original en anglès subtitulada en castellà
The film tells the story of the Duke of York the man who became King George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth II. In 1925, the Duke of York (Bertie) is stammerer and has troubles to speak to the public. His wife Elizabeth seeks the treatment of the speech therapist Lionel Logue that follows unconventional methods and relationship, but Bertie gives up the treatment on the first day. However, after listening to the session that was recorded by Lionel, Bertie returns to the treatment. In the mid 30's, the Duke of York is forced to assume the throne of England as King George VI due to the abdication of his older brother King Edward VIII. Immediately after, there is a crisis in the government and England declares war to Germany. King George VI needs to make a speech to his compatriots, and his friend Lionel helps him.
Educational Grades: ##COMA####COMA####COMA####COMA####COMA##Secondary school, 14 to 16##COMA##Sixth form college##COMA##Further education##COMA##Further Edu, mature students##COMA##Higher Education##COMA##
Subjects: English language / Social Science, Geography and History / Citizenship (Secondary School) / Citizenship (Sixth Form College) / Contemporary world / History /
Topics: education in human values / biographies, autobiographies / human relations, psychology, sociology / physical and cognitive disabilities or disorders / educational world, coeducation, teacher-student relationships / politics, political systems /
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