Movie

The Woman He Loved

1988 · 100 min

A stately, sympathetic costume drama that turns a famous scandal into an intimate, quietly aching love story.

Overview: In 1936, Edward VIII abdicated in order to marry the woman he loved, Wallis Simpson, a twice divorced American. These events caused a scandal around the world and Wallis has since been demonised as the woman who stole the King of England.
How it feels: Romantic, melancholic, earnest and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Love, power, class, media
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: romanticstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
power
class
media
betrayal
Places: single country house
big city
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild