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