Elizabeth II in cinema and animation: top 5 films with the Queen of Great Britain

Surprisingly, the image of Queen Elizabeth II was preserved during her lifetime - from youth to old age - in many films, TV shows and even cartoons, reports Фокус.

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Elizabeth II has long been one of the symbols of Foggy Albion, the guardian of the institution of the British monarchy. The Queen died in 97, having succeeded 15 prime ministers, having survived two world wars, the coronavirus pandemic, Brexit and having caught the Russo-Ukrainian war, in which Britain proves to be a reliable ally of Ukraine.

Perhaps the main features of the late queen were a strong nature and outstanding charm, which only emphasized her restraint. This is evidenced by the many films about Elizabeth II that came out during her lifetime - which in itself is a phenomenon. Almost all of these films have been awarded prestigious film awards, which indicates the brilliance of Queen Elizabeth as a person and as a historical figure.

TV series “The Crown”

UK, 2016 - 2020

Cast: Claire Foy, Matt Smith, Vanessa Kirby, Eileen Atkins.

The Netflix series The Crown, released in 2016, became a sensation: scale, details, costumes, acting, directing - everything was on the level. The plot is copied from life: this is the life of the British royal family carefully transferred to the screen. Queen Elizabeth is at the center of the series.

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The Crown is based on Peter Morgan's film The Queen (2006) and his play The Audience (2013). According to the authors, every two seasons Queen Elizabeth II was to be played by a new actress. Accordingly, three actresses received the role of Elizabeth II: Claire Foy (seasons 1-2), Olivia Colman (seasons 3-4), Imelda Staunton (seasons 5-6).

"The Queen"

UK, France, Italy, 2006

Cast: Gehlen Mirren, Michael Sheen, Affonso Beato.

The film “The Crown” was expected to be a great commercial success: for a $15 million budget, it grossed $123 million at the global box office. According to critics, Helen Mirren earned the title of “the main queen of Great Britain.” In 2007, she received an Oscar for this role.

The film tells about the tragic events of late August and early September 1997, when Princess Diana died in a car accident in Paris. Gehlen Mirren played the Queen at perhaps the most difficult and dramatic stage of her reign. The events of the picture describe the life of the British royal family in the first days after the death of Princess Diana. The film features Prime Minister Tony Blair. Everyone knew that the queen did not like Diana, but her behavior after the death of the princess and her mourning speech aroused the respect and admiration of both Tony Blair personally and the masses of the British.

"The Queen's Corgi"

Belgium, 2019, animation.

Her Majesty was very fond of Corgi dogs. The Belgian cartoon is about one of these dogs. Corgi named Rex lives in Buckingham Palace with the royal family. He gets the most delicious treats, smooth lawns and soft sofas for relaxing. And the queen herself plays with him. But one day, fleeing the palace intrigues, Rex runs away.

The dangerous world of London streets opens up to him. To prove himself worthy of being called the royal dog, Rex must find his way home on his own.

Queen Elizabeth II in the cartoon is shown as a sweet and loving hostess.

"The King's Speech"

uk australia 2010 movie

Cast: Colin Firth, Helena Bonham Carter, Freya Wilson.

A very successful film: with a budget of $15 million, its worldwide gross was $414 million. At the Oscars, the film “The King’s Speech!” nominated in 12 categories, he won in four of them, including Best Picture.

The film tells the story of what kind of king George VI, the father of Elizabeth II, was. The authors of the film managed to reveal to the viewer a new king: a vulnerable man, an insecure stutterer. He constantly doubts both himself and his destiny to rule the country. Together with his wife, Georg is trying to cope with the disease, but these attempts are unsuccessful. One day they find Dr. Logue from Australia, whom doctors consider an upstart and a charlatan. But his methods are effective. And Logue takes on the difficult task of “talking” the King of Great Britain.

Among the characters in the picture is the eldest daughter of George VI, Princess Elizabeth, played by Freya Wilson.

At the Oscars, the film “The King’s Speech!” nominated in 12 categories, he won in four of them, including Best Picture and Best Actor (Colin Firth).

Video for the Olympics

UK, 2012

Cast: Daniel Craig, Elizabeth II.

This video proves that Elizabeth II had a great sense of humor and a penchant for healthy adventures. In 2012, when the XXX Olympics were held in London, Queen Elizabeth II starred in a video with James Bond, played by Daniel Craig. In the short video, Agent 007 arrives at Buckingham Palace and receives a task from Her Majesty: to inaugurate the Olympic Games. Queen Elizabeth and James Bond board a helicopter parked on the lawn near the Queen's residence together and fly off to the stadium where the Olympic opening ceremony is taking place. Moreover, they fly along a rather dangerous route, “diving” under London bridges, like in a spy action movie.

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Immediately after the video was shown, people at the stadium saw two skydivers jump out of a helicopter hovering over their heads - one in a formal suit and the other in an old-fashioned pink dress. A minute later, in front of an enthusiastic audience, Queen Elizabeth II in the same dress entered the podium, but arm in arm no longer with Daniel Craig, but with her husband, Prince Philip. It was a good hoax!

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