An intimate, moving portrait of Queen Elizabeth and Tony Blair following the untimely death of Princess Diana. The Queen's restrained reaction causes a public relations debacle that Prime Minister Blair must defuse. The two struggle to reach a compromise between what was a private tragedy for the Royal family and the public's demand for an open display of mourning.
Publisher:Burbank, CA :Miramax Home Entertainment :[2007]
General Note:
Originally released as a motion picture in 2006.
Presented in widescreen format.
Special features: The making of 'The Queen;' feature commentary with director Stephen Frears and writer Peter Morgan; feature commentary with British historican and royal expert Robert Lacey.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Director of photography, Affonso Beato ; editor, Lucia Zucchetti ; music, Alexandre Desplat ; costume designer, Consolata Boyle ; production designer, Alan MacDonald ; hair and make-up designer, Daniel Phillips.
Participant or Performer Note:
Helen Mirren, Michael Sheen, James Cromwell, Helen McCrory, Alex Jennings, Roger Allam, Sylvia Syms.
Target Audience Note:
MPAA rating: PG-13.
Awards Note:
Golden Globes, 2007: Best Actress (Helen Mirren) ; Best Screenplay; Academy Awards, 2007: Best Actress (Helen Mirren)