
Elizabeth: A Life Through the Lens
Synopsis
Queen Elizabeth II was the most photographed person ever to have lived. Elizabeth: A Life Through the Lens explores her relationship with the camera, using rarely seen film and photographs to chart how her image changed through seven decades. The film is structured chronologically: the private princess who was never meant to be Queen until fate intervened; ascending to the throne in the first ever televised coronation; being snapped on relentless tours of the commonwealth; and, finally, adapting to the demands of a global audience in the age of mass media. Told through interviews with key royal commentators and historians, Elizabeth: A Life Through the Lens offers new insights. It is a different type of obituary of this most incredible, and adored, global figure.
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- Director
- Richard Shaw
- Original Title
- Elizabeth: A Life Through the Lens
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 47m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Shaw
Nicola Schofield
Department Leadership Roster
Nicola Schofield
Producer
Richard Shaw
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elizabeth: A Life Through the Lens
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What is Elizabeth: A Life Through the Lens about?
Queen Elizabeth II was the most photographed person ever to have lived. Elizabeth: A Life Through the Lens explores her relationship with the camera, using rarely seen film and photographs to chart how her image changed through seven decades. The film is structured chronologically: the private princess who was never meant to be Queen until fate intervened; ascending to the throne in the first ever televised coronation; being snapped on relentless tours of the commonwealth; and, finally, adapting to the demands of a global audience in the age of mass media. Told through interviews with key royal commentators and historians, Elizabeth: A Life Through the Lens offers new insights. It is a different type of obituary of this most incredible, and adored, global figure.
Who directed Elizabeth: A Life Through the Lens?
Elizabeth: A Life Through the Lens was directed by Richard Shaw.
Who stars in Elizabeth: A Life Through the Lens?
The principal cast of Elizabeth: A Life Through the Lens includes Jane Dismore, Robert Jobson, Ed Owens, Amy Rockson, Ingrid Seward.
When was Elizabeth: A Life Through the Lens released and how long is it?
Elizabeth: A Life Through the Lens was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 47m.
