UK/France/Italy (2006): Biography/Drama
The Queen takes audiences behind the scenes of one of the most shocking public events of recent times -- providing an illuminating, deeply affecting and dramatic glimpse into what happens in the corridors of power when tragedy occurs. The setting for this fictional account of real events is no less than the private chambers of the Royal Family and the British government in the wake of the sudden death of Princess Diana in August of 1997. In the immediate aftermath of the Princess' passing, the tightly contained tradition-bound world of the Queen of England (Helen Mirren) is abruptly brought into conflict with the slick modernity of the country's brand new, image-conscious Prime Minister, Tony Blair (Michael Sheen). The result is an intimate, yet thematically epic, battle between private and public, responsibility and emotion, custom and action -- as a grieving nation waits to see what its leaders will do. Written by Peter Morgan; directed by Stephen Frears. (Granada/Miramax - Web site)
6 nominations, 1 Award
·Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role 2006: Helen Mirren
·Best Picture of the Year 2006: Andy Harries, Christine Langan and Tracey Seaward, producers
·Achievement in Directing 2006: Stephen Frears
·Achievement in Writing (Original Screenplay) 2006: Peter Morgan
·Achievement in Costume Design 2006: Consolata Boyle
·Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score) 2006: Alexandre Desplat