The Queen [videorecording (DVD)] / Miramax Films, Path P̌roductions and Granada present in association with Path,̌ Renn Produduction, BIM Distribuzione, France 3 Cinema and Canal+ ; a Granada production ; a Stephen Frears film ; producers, Andy Harries, Christine Langan, Tracey Seaward ; written by Peter Morgan ; director, Stephen Frears.
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
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (ca. 103 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: Burbank, CA : Miramax Home Entertainment ; c2007.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Originally released as a motion picture in 2006. 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. Title from container. |
| 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: | Canadian Home Video Rating: G |
| System Details Note: | DVD, region 1, widescreen (1.85:1, enhanced) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround |
| Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note: | For private home use only |
| Awards Note: | Golden Globes, 2007: Best Actress (Helen Mirren) ; Best Screenplay |
