Diana: In Her Own Words
Diana: In Her Own Words

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Diana: In Her Own Words

2017
Movie
84 min
English

Twenty years after Princess Diana’s death, this new film reveals her story in her own words. What emerges is the narrative of a shy young girl who stepped onto the world stage in 1980 and departed in 1997 as its most famous woman.

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IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes89%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users85%
Director: Tom JenningsGenres: Documentary, Biography

Plot Summary

This documentary offers an intimate look into the life of Princess Diana through her own words, using archival interviews and personal recordings. It chronicles her journey from a shy young woman to a global icon, detailing her experiences within the Royal Family, her struggles with public scrutiny, and her dedication to humanitarian causes. The film aims to present a more personal and unfiltered perspective of the Princess, exploring her hopes, fears, and reflections on her public and private life.

Critical Reception

Diana: In Her Own Words was generally well-received for its unique approach to chronicling the Princess's life. Critics praised its use of Diana's own voice to tell her story, finding it more authentic and revealing than traditional biographical documentaries. The film was noted for providing a deeply personal and often poignant portrait, though some found the lack of external commentary limiting. Audiences responded positively to the emotional depth and the fresh perspective on a familiar figure.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intimate and authentic portrayal through Diana's own voice.

  • Commended for offering a fresh perspective on her life and struggles.

  • Some critics noted a lack of external analysis as a potential drawback.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the documentary for its direct insight into Princess Diana's thoughts and feelings, calling it moving and insightful. Many felt it offered a more genuine and less filtered look at her life than other documentaries, though a few wished for more historical context or expert opinions.

Fun Fact

The documentary exclusively uses archival audio interviews from the 1990s, primarily from a series of recordings made by Diana for Andrew Morton's biography 'Diana: Her True Story'.

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