The film, which has its premiere on Thursday, is a drama loosely based on US divorcee Wallis Simpson and her relationship with King Edward VIII.

这部电影将于周四进行全球首映，是根据辛普森和爱德华八世离婚为背景的一部舞台剧。

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LOS ANGELES — “TheKing’s Speech, ” the period drama about King George VI of Britain and his vocalcoach, won best picture and three other trophies at the 83rd Academy Awardsceremony on Sunday night.

洛杉矶—— 关于英王乔治六世与其演讲辅导师的历史剧《国王的演讲（The King's Speech）》，在周日晚上的第83届奥斯卡颁奖典礼上捧得了最佳影片及其它三个奖项。

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Actress Helena Bonham Carter is also shortlisted for her supporting role in period drama The King's Speech, while Tom Hooper gets a best director nod.

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The 15-minute film features Mr Oyelowo, who appeared in the film Last King of Scotland and the BBC drama Spooks.

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