Directed by:
David LeveauxScreenplay:
Simon BurkeCinematography:
Roman OsinComposer:
Ilan EshkeriCast:
Jai Courtney, Lily James, Christopher Plummer, Eddie Marsan, Janet McTeer, Ben Daniels, Mark Dexter, Martin Swabey, Lucas Tavernier, Verona VerbakelVOD (3)
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The Exception concentrates on these last years in the life of Wilhelm (Plummer). Living in a rambling country mansion with his wife, Princess Hermine (Janet McTeer), and a small retinue of aides and servants, the erstwhile emperor is given a new lease on life by the Nazi invasion of France and the Lowlands, which sees Holland fall under German subjugation. Fantasizing about a return to Berlin and the throne, Wilhelm soon finds himself under the supervision of an SS captain (Jai Courtney) and a detachment of German soldiers. Meanwhile, the Kaiser's entourage hires a new maid (Lily James), in whom the captain takes an immediate interest. The stage is set for a story of subterfuge and espionage, all of which comes to a head with a visit from Heinrich Himmler (Eddie Marsan), head of the SS. (Toronto International Film Festival)
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