The Queen
The Queen is a 2006 docudrama film directed by Stephen Frears and written by Peter Morgan. The film depicts the death of Diana, Princess of Wales in 1997. The royal family regards Diana's death as a private affair and thus not to be treated as an official royal death, in contrast with the views of Prime Minister Tony Blair and Diana's ex-husband, Prince Charles, who favour the general public's desire for an official expression of grief. Matters are further complicated by the media, royal protocol regarding Diana's official status, and wider issues about republicanism.
Plot
The 1997 general election has Tony Blair and the Labour Party elected on a manifesto of reform and modernisation. Less than four months later, Diana, Princess of Wales is killed in a car crash at the Alma Bridge tunnel in Paris.
Awards
Cast
- Alex Jennings
- Diana, Princess of Wales
- Earl Cameron
- Elliot Levey
- Forbes KB
- Gray O'Brien
- Helen McCrory
- Helen Mirren
- James Cromwell
- John McGlynn
- John Suchet
- Julia Somerville
- Julian Firth
- Kananu Kirimi
- Katie McGrath
- Mark Bazeley
- Martyn Lewis
- Michael Sheen
- Michel Gay
- Nicholas Owen
- Patricia Laffan
- Queen Camilla
- Robin Soans
- Roger Allam
- Sylvia Syms
- Tim McMullan
- Trevor McDonald
- Wolfgang Pissors