Diana (2013)

During the last two years of her life, Princess Diana embarks on a final rite of passage: a secret love affair with Pakistani heart surgeon Hasnat Khan.

Director:

Oliver Hirschbiegel

Writers:

Stephen Jeffreys, Kate Snell (inspired by the book 'Diana Her Last Love' by)

Stars:

Naomi Watts, Naveen Andrews, Cas Anvar

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Naomi Watts	...	Diana
Cas Anvar	...	Dodi Fayed
Charles Edwards	...	Patrick Jephson
James Puddephatt	...	Security Guard 1
Douglas Hodge	...	Paul Burrell
Ilan Goodman	...	Diana Assistant 1
Geraldine James	...	Oonagh Shanley-Toffolo
Prasanna Puwanarajah	...	Martin Bashir
Rose O'Loughlin	...	Nurse Denise
Michael Hadley	...	Joseph Toffollo
Naveen Andrews	...	Hasnat Khan
Juliet Stevenson	...	Sonia
Max Wrottesley	...	News of the World Photographer
Christopher Birch	...	Ronnie Scott
Nathaniel Facey	...	Dwayne Johnson

Storyline

During the last two years of her life, Princess Diana embarks on a final rite of passage: a secret love affair with Pakistani heart surgeon Hasnat Khan.

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Plot Keywords:

camera shot of feet | foot closeup | female stockinged legs | nude pantyhose | character name as title | 

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Taglines:

The only thing more incredible than the life she led was the secret she kept.

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Genres:

Biography | Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for brief strong language, some sensuality and smoking

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [Japan]

Country:

UK France Sweden Belgium

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 September 2013 (UK)

Also Known As:

Caught in Flight

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK

Box Office

Budget:

$15,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£623,051 (United Kingdom), 22 September 2013, Limited Release

Opening Weekend USA:

$67,754, 3 November 2013, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$331,634, 22 November 2013

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ecosse Films, Le Pacte, Film i Väst

Technical Specs

Runtime:

113 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital Auro 11.1

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

When the camera first pans into Diana's hotel room, at the very beginning of the movie, a wine glass is seen on a dinner table. This is an exact replica of the real glass used at the dinner where Dodi Fayed proposed to Diana at the Paris Imperial Hotel, minutes before their deaths. Dodi's father, Mohamed Al Fayed, had the wine glass preserved in an acrylic pyramid and now is displayed, as a memorial shrine, at Harrod's in London, England.

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Goofs

When Diana orders burgers for Hasnat from Burger King, the current logo is seen on the bag instead of the old one in 1995.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Reporter: It is not the horror of landmines that is making the headlines back home, but reports of the Princess's romance with Dodi Fayed. Speculation fueled by the arrival last night of a car similar to that owned by the Princess.

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Connections

References Casualty (1986)

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Soundtracks

Naima
Written by John Coltrane
Performed by John Coltrane

User Reviews

I found myself smiling for Diana when things were going well, heartbroken when they weren't. A lovely film about a lovely person.

I went to see the film 'Diana' this afternoon and can honestly say I thoroughly enjoyed it. The film took me on a very convincing journey into what it must have been like for Diana as she struggled with coming to terms with her own inner conflicts (eg the feeling that she was destined always to be an 'outsider' to whatever family she aspired to belong to) while striving to rebuild a life for herself after separating from Prince Charles and to find the love she so desperately yearned for. The story is by turns happy and sad. I found myself smiling for Diana when things were going well, heartbroken when they weren't. Naomi Watts does an absolutely amazing job of portraying Diana. Her's is undoubtedly the weightiest role in the film and she puts her heart and soul into it with a wonderfully nuanced performance. Naveen Andrews playing the part of Dr Hasnat Khan also deserves much credit. Other actors and actresses played lesser roles, but all were well cast and contributed significantly as members of Diana's remaining 'entourage' (some also in roles as 'confidants'). Cinematography, location photography, interiors, sets, music and directing were all excellent. I've never been much of a 'royalty follower', but having seen this film I feel I know a lot more about Diana, her day to day life, and the last love of her all too short life. Don't be put off by low ratings (or negative reviews) - this is a moving and well made film. Highly recommended. 8/10.