Check Out Best Films Made On Life Of Queen Elizabeth ll
The Queen of Britain, Elizabeth ll died on 9th September 2022 at the age of 96. She ruled for the longest period of 70 years. During her reign, she was the inspiration for many people across the world. There are also a number of movies inspired by her. Let’s explore some of the best films and web series made on the life of Queen Elizabeth ll.
A Royal Night Out
A Royal Night Out is based on the story of Queen Elizabeth ll and her sister, Margaret. Both sisters go to Buckingham Palace to enjoy the VE Day celebrations and enjoy an adventurous journey. Sarah Gadon and Bel Powley have played the role of Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret. Julian Jarrold is the director of the movie and it was released in 2015 in the UK and US.
The King’s Speech
In this film, directed by Tom Hooper, the story of Queen Elizabeth’s father is focused on. King George Vl, who has a problem with stammering, tries to cope up with it with the help of his therapist.
Colin Firth and Freya Wilson played the role of King George VI and Princess Elizabeth ll respectively. This 2010 film was a huge success. It received 12 Oscar nominations and won 4 out of them.
The Crown
The Crown is a 2016 drama series which focuses on the reign of Queen Elizabeth ll. Writer Peter Morgan had taken inspiration from ‘The Queen’ film and his stage play, ‘The Audience’ to write this drama series. Till now 4 seasons of ‘The Crown’ have been broadcasted on Netflix. The further two seasons will show the reign of the Queen in the 21st century.
Elizabeth: The Unseen Queen
This documentary film based on the real-life events of Elizabeth ll was released in May 2022. It shows the real unseen footage of Queen’s life from her childhood to the present. The film was released on BBC one on the occasion of Queen’s platinum jubilee. Queen Elizabeth ll herself and Isabella Inchbald narrated the film.
The Queen
This 2006 biographical drama film was based on the events at Royal Palace following the death of Princess Diana in 1997. Helen Mirren played the role of Elizabeth ll in the movie. ‘The Queen’ was written by Peter Morgan and was a huge hit. Mirren in the lead role earned numerous awards including praise by the real queen herself.
