I think the film discusses that issue. It's not just a fantasy. It was exciting but I don't think it was escapist. It's done in a Shakesperean style, but I think that works well with the questions is asking about what direction things could go in the future. There's a symbolic value to Elizabeth II's future death. I found the film political. We see the Prime Minster and parliament, protests, and what the monarchy have to say. There is criticism of how people's taxes pay for things for the royal family, among other things. We see various responses. The royal family are the principal characters because that follows the tradition of many of Shakespeare's plays but also because their position and their value to society is in crisis.

Elizabeth II is our monarch in Canada, too, and is on our currency (and today happens to be Victoria Day, which is a national holiday here), though obviously proximity makes a difference and is not exactly the same as where you live.

I'm still not sure where I stand on the issue of there still being a monarchy. I understand both sides of the argument, but I'm still not sure exactly where I stand.

Last edited by Yitzock (May 22, 2017 4:00 pm)

Yes, I do! I know what you mean, now.