The Favourite (2019) is a period drama film directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz and Emma Stone. The film follows the story of Queen Anne and her two female confidantes, Sarah Churchill and Abigail Masham, as they battle for the Queen's favour and influence.
The Favourite is a film that is not afraid to explore the complexities of female sexuality. Throughout the film, the characters of Sarah and Abigail are seen to be in a passionate and sometimes sexual relationship. This is highlighted in a scene where Sarah and Abigail are seen to be in a passionate embrace, with Abigail straddling Sarah. This scene is not only a powerful moment of female sexuality, but also a reminder of the power dynamics between the two women.
The film also explores the idea of female pleasure, with Queen Anne being seen to enjoy a massage from Abigail. This scene is a reminder that female pleasure is something that should be celebrated and not shamed.
The Favourite is a film that is not afraid to explore the complexities of female sexuality. It is a reminder that female pleasure is something to be celebrated and not shamed, and that female relationships can be just as passionate and powerful as any other.
No explicit sexual content or nudity is shown. Sexual content is mild in the film.
A comment is made about a "G-string" early in the film.
Several fight scenes show shirtless men in the ring; this is in a non-sexual way.
A young couple kisses in a couple scenes; nothing sexual happens.
A man caresses a woman's leg in one brief scene; nothing graphic is shown and nothing sexual happens.