Notorious poet and playwright Oscar Wilde (Stephen Fry) devours all that  life has to offer, but there's only so much that late Victorian England will tolerate. As Wilde Delves into a taboo world of unrealized sexual desires, his rapidly becomes a turbulent charade. Falling under the spell of dashing young Oxford student Bosie Douglas (Jude Law), Wilde cannot escape the inevitable repercussions wrought by a "pure" society ... nor will bhe hide in shame for being true to his nature.

Based on the best-selling biography by Richard Ellman, this unconventional biopic traces the brilliant, witty, and tragic life of Oscar Wilde from his rise to fame as a much-in-demand author and public speaker to his downfall and ultimate imprisonment for homosexuality.

"The film depicts the shadow side of yearning. When stoked by pride, it can lead to a headlong plunge into self-destruction."
 

-- SnM
Uploaded in Aug 2002