25 years after Diana Spencer’s death, HBO will premiere a new documentary based on the archives. It explores the Princess of Wales’ journey from her meeting with Charles to her tragic death in 1997 in a very intimate way.
It dives closer to its subject. Almost 25 years after his death, HBO presents a disturbing trailer for its new documentary: The princess, dedicated to Lady Diana’s journey, which will be available on the platform from August 13. Directed by Ed Perkins, it uses only audio and video archives of the princess, from reports, news bulletins or interviews, to better explore her life, from meeting the Prince of Wales to her untimely death at 36. On the night of August 31, 1997, under the Alma bridge in Paris.
So the trailer presents the key moments of her rise, the announcement of her engagement to Prince Charles, the birth of Prince William, her marital troubles, the frenzy of the media industry invasion with which the princess will have a complicated relationship, as well. as the British obsession with the wife of the Prince of Wales. All in a disturbing production, visually close to its subject and endowed with a highly critical view of the times.
Elizabeth II, François Mitterrand, Lady Diana, Barbara Bush… This video of the old world reappearing.
“The film unfolds as if in the present, allowing the viewer to feel the overwhelming adoration for her, but also to scrutinize Diana’s every move,” the broadcaster said in a statement. “The film is also a reflection of the society of the time, revealing the concerns, fears, aspirations and desires of the public,” we still know.
The trailer begins with the engagement interview of Princess Diana and Prince Charles. When asked about his first impression, Charles said: I don’t know what you thought of me…” “Very surprising,” Diana replies with a smile.
The trailer ends with the same Charles talking to his young son William under Diana’s particularly sullen gaze. As the child looks through the camera lens, Charles utters the following words: “There are people trapped there.” Starting with the mother in the background.
The princess is set for August 13 on HBO and HBO MAX.
Diana: Musicalthe teaser
Source: Le Figaro
