Princess Diana.Photo: Richard Ellis/Alamy Stock Photo
Twenty-five years afterPrincess Diana’s untimely death, a new documentary is looking at her life in the public eye using archival audio and video footage.
On Wednesday, HBO released a trailer for the Ed Perkins-directed documentaryThe Princess, which will premiere on August 13. The film explores Princess Diana’s complex relationship with the media, from the early days of her romance withPrince Charlesto their headline-making breakup and ultimately how the paparazzi frenzy contributed to Diana’s tragic death in 1997 at age 36.
“Intensely emotional,The Princessis a visceral submersion into Diana’s life in the constant and often intrusive glare of the media spotlight,” according to HBO. “The film unfolds as if it were in the present, allowing viewers to experience the overwhelming adoration, but also intense scrutiny of Diana’s every move and the constant judgment of her character. Through archival material, the film is also a reflection of society at the time, revealing the public’s own preoccupations, fears, aspirations and desires.”
The trailer begins with Princess Diana andPrince Charles' engagement interview when they were asked about their first impressions of each other.
“I remember thinking what a very jolly and amusing and attractive 16-year-old she was,“Prince Charlessaid. “I don’t know what you thought of me…”
“Pretty amazing,” Diana replied.
The Princess.HBO
The jarring footage includes shots of Diana putting her hand over a camera lens, the 1992 fire at Windsor Castle andPrince WilliamandPrince Harryat their mother’s funeral.
The trailer concludes withPrince Charlestalking to a youngPrince Williamas Princess Diana looks on glumly. AsPrince Williampeers through a video camera lens, Charles tells his son, “The people in there, look at them…trapped.”
Princess Diana.parkerphotography/Alamy Stock Photo
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The Princesshad its world premiere at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. The documentary film will air on August 13th on HBO and HBO MAX.
source: people.com
