In 1998, an auction of the estate of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor causes great excitement. For one woman, Wally Winthrop, it has much more meaning. Wally becomes obsessed by their historic love story. As she learns more about the sacrifices involved, Wally gains her own courage to find happiness.
Reviews
Damon Wise,
W.E., in: Empire, nr. 272 (February), 2012 pp. 55
Kate Stables,
W.E., in: Sight & Sound, nr. 2 (February), 2012 pp. 82
Barbara Schweizerhof,
W.E., in: epd Film, nr. 6, 2012 pp. 44-45