Egyptian Theatre (Hollywood, CA)
American Cinematheque presents a double bill of films written by Peter Morgan, directed by Stephen Frears and starring Michael Sheen. The Deal (2003), which chronicles the rise of Tony Blair to Prime Minister, is the prequel to The Queen (2006), which stars Oscar winner Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth. Screenwriter Peter Morgan will appear in person to discuss his work.
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The Deal
(2003, Granada, 90 min.)
The team behind The Queen--including director Stephen Frears, writer Peter Morgan and actor Michael Sheen--etch a portrait of Tony Blair's rise up the slippery pole to becoming the Prime Minister we saw in The Queen. The heart of this based-on-real-events film is the tough bargain that Blair forces on rival (and eventual successor) Gordon Brown (David Morrissey) over who will be party leader first. It makes Clinton vs. Obama seem like the TeleTubbies.
The Queen
(2006, Miramax, 97 min.)
Blending the rewards of a detailed film biography with an insightful meditation on character, director Stephen Frears (Dangerous Liaisons, Dirty Pretty Things) puts the British monarchy under the microscope. Set in 1997, it details the bond of trust that slowly develops between the 71-year-old Queen Elizabeth--humanized by the Oscar-winning performance of Helen Mirren in the title role--and Prime Minister Tony Blair (Michael Sheen) following the death of Princess Diana. With James Cromwell.
Screenwriter Peter Morgan will appear for discussion between films.
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