Victoria & Abdul (2017)

Plot Summary

Abdul Karim (Ali Fazal) arrives from India to participate in Queen Victoria's (Dame Judi Dench's) golden jubilee. The young clerk is surprised to find favor with the Queen. As Victoria questions the constrictions of her long-held position, the two forge an unlikely and devoted alliance that her household and inner circle try to destroy. As their friendship deepens, the Queen begins to see a changing world through new eyes, joyfully reclaiming her humanity.

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Awards

Academy Awards, USA (2018)

Oscar 2018

Nominated

Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling

Daniel Phillips Loulia Sheppard

Oscar 2018

Nominated

Best Achievement in Costume Design

Consolata Boyle

BAFTA Awards (2018)

BAFTA Film Award 2018

Nominated

Best Make Up/Hair

Daniel Phillips