Jubilee of Elizabeth II: the life of the Queen of England fascinates and inspires filmmakers

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Elizabeth II will celebrate her 70 years of reign from Thursday, June 2. While waiting for the celebrations, France Télévisions returns to its presence in the cinema. Although very discreet, the queen has inspired many directors.

The life of Queen Elizabeth II is worthy of a movie. It is not surprising that she therefore regularly has the honors of the cinema, which has often recounted the dark periods of her reign. On your mind list, the tragic fate of Diana, taken up in the film spencer by Pablo Larainor in The Queenin 2006. But on the outskirts of Buckingham (UK)tourists from all over the world have the series in mind above all The Crown. Many credit the series with reigniting their interest and affection for the Queen. “We got to know her by watching Tea Crown. Since then I respect her a lot more.” entrust a woman.

For actresses, showing the intimate face of Elizabeth II is a huge challenge. The most famous woman in the world never indulges in public. Productions often call on specialists, such as Robert Laceyhistorian and series advisor The Crown. He relies on testimonies from the queen’s entourage to unlock her secrets. In 70 years of reign, she has only made one appearance in a fiction, in a short film alongside Daniel Craig, alias James Bond, for the opening ceremony of the London Olympics (UK) in 2012.


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