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A Film and its Era: The Queen (Stephen Frears)
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1m 13s
Type: Documentary - Film Industry
Interviewees: Helen Mirren, Peter Morgan
Director: Stephen Frears
Country of Origin: France
Year: 2006
This documentary is thoughtful and elegant as it explores the creation and cultural impact of Stephen Frears’s 2006 film "The Queen". With insightful commentary from director Frears, screenwriter Peter Morgan, and stars Helen Mirren and Michael Sheen, the film reflects on how the restrained, intimate response from Queen Elizabeth II to Princess Diana’s death became a global cinematic event. The documentary reveals how the film reshaped the portrayal of monarchy, blending politics with power.