New documentary 'The Princess' immerses audiences in Diana's story

Oscar-nominated director Ed Perkins trawled through hundreds of hours of

footage of Princess Diana in search of moments he hoped would offer new

perspective on her life and public image, 25 years after her death.

His new film “The Princess” relies entirely on archive video to trace Diana’s life

from a timid teen to her death on Aug. 31, 1997, aged 36, and the unprecedented scenes of mourning that ensued.

In eschewing interviews and retrospective analysis traditionally used as the

narrative tool in documentaries, Perkins said he hoped to explore the complicated

relationship between Diana, the media and the public and elicit an emotional response from audiences.

His new film “The Princess” relies entirely on archive video to trace Diana’s life