Il était une fois... « The Queen » (2017)

Released in 2006, British filmmaker Stephen Frears' "The Queen" dramatizes the brief but intense conflict between Prime Minister Tony Blair and Elizabeth II in 1997, following the death of Princess Diana. The documentary underlines the film's boldness. By taking the living royal family as its subject, it breaks a taboo in British cinema and reveals a deeply human queen. Blending freedom of tone with documentary rigor, it offers a lesson in how fiction can serve historical truth.

Director: David M. Thompson
Genre: Documentary
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Cinematography: Sam Alkadi
Editing: Barbara Bascou
Production: ARTE, Folamour Productions
Country: France
Language: English, Français
Original Language: fr
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What is Il était une fois... « The Queen » about?
Released in 2006, British filmmaker Stephen Frears' "The Queen" dramatizes the brief but intense conflict between Prime Minister Tony Blair and Elizabeth II in 1997, following the death of Princess Diana. The documentary underlines the film's boldness. By taking the living royal family as its subject, it breaks a taboo in British cinema and reveals a deeply human queen. Blending freedom of tone with documentary rigor, it offers a lesson in how fiction can serve historical truth.
Who directed Il était une fois... « The Queen »?
Il était une fois... « The Queen » was directed by David M. Thompson.
Who stars in Il était une fois... « The Queen »?
Il était une fois... « The Queen » stars Stephen Frears, Helen Mirren, Robert Lacey, Alastair Campbell, Andy Harries, Peter Morgan.
What genre is Il était une fois... « The Queen »?
Il était une fois... « The Queen » is a Documentary film.
Where was Il était une fois... « The Queen » produced?
Il était une fois... « The Queen » was produced in France.