Helen Mirren - Queen of Actresses

Helen Mirren - Queen of Actresses

2023 · 52 min · ★ 7.1 · Documentary

Helen Mirren, the most versatile of British actresses, has played diverse roles in her long and distinguished career, from sexually charged Shakespearian roles to secret agents to Queen Elizabeth II. This documentary paints a portrait of a strong woman, guided by her feminist convictions as a performer and in her private life.

Directed by Nicolas Maupied · Written by Nicolas Maupied

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Claire Cahen Narratrice (voix)
Helen Mirren Self (archive)

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