4 films and series about Queen Elizabeth II

History has just experienced a tragic reversal across the Channel. Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96 in her Balmoral Castle. For fans of this iconic figure of English history, and of the history of the world, and for those who want it get to know her betterhere is a selection of films and series more or less inspired by his destiny.

The Crown (2016)

It is not possible to offer a selection of films and series about the queen without starting The crown. Aired since 2016, it follows this series, which we believe deserves the title of best historical series on Netflix Queen Elizabeth II in her early years as a monarch.

Through this woman’s fate, a whole historical picture is before our eyes. We are witnessing, for example, the decline of the British Empire, the relations between Elizabeth II and Winston Churchill or even with Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher … that the series evolves between fiction and realityis an ideal means of immerse yourself in the universe of Queen for six seasons. It will be necessary to wait November 2022 to discover the rest of the series.

The Queen (2006)

Queen is a Stephen Frears film released in 2006. It is set at the time of Princess Diana’s death on August 31, 1997. As a wave of emotion and pain sweeps the country, Elizabeth II remains silent, distant, seemingly indifferent. Shocked by the reaction of the British, she does not understand the shock wave that is shaking the country. For Prime Minister Tony Blair, leaders must comfort the battered nation and he absolutely must find a way to bring the queen closer to her grieving subjects. The role of the queen is played by Helen Mirren, whose performance was awarded by the Oscar for best actress in 2007.

A King’s Speech (2010)

Let’s decline Elizabeth II a bit for a return to origins. A king’s speech focuses on the queen’s father, Prince Albert, who became king George VI, played by the brilliant British actor Colin Firth. Directed by Tom Hooper, the film follows this historical figure’s painstaking battle against his stuttering. The young Princess Elizabeth, future queen of England, she still appears there as a child. The film was a huge success. His track record commands respect: he combines theOscar for Best Actor for Colin Firth, Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for David Seidler, Oscar for Best Director for Tom Hooper and Oscar for Best Picture!

The Minions (2015)

Maybe you didn’t know it, but Elizabeth II also took shape at the cinema of a digital being ! The queen is at the center of a series of adventures in the animated film Minionreleased in 2015. She appears as an adorable grandmother, who loves dogs, especially Welsh Corgi!

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