Documentary 'Ritratto di Regina' Proposes Queen Elizabeth II as First Influencer
So, there's this new documentary called 'Ritratto di Regina', directed by Fabrizio Ferri. It’s based on Paola Calvetti's book 'Elisabetta II. Ritratto di Regina' and premiered in the Special Screenings at the Rome Film Festival. It’ll be showing in Italian cinemas from November 21 to 23, thanks to Nexo Digital. The film explores Queen Elizabeth II’s relationship with photography over more than fifty years, claiming she was the first influencer by managing her image with top photographers. Ferri chose a dark setting and used black-and-white footage, narrated by Charles Dance, who recounts stories from photographers who have passed away. The soundtrack is by pianist Remo Anzovino and will be released this fall.
Key facts
- Documentary 'Ritratto di Regina' directed by Fabrizio Ferri
- Based on Paola Calvetti's book 'Elisabetta II. Ritratto di Regina'
- Premiered at Rome Film Festival in Special Screenings section
- Released in Italian cinemas by Nexo Digital from November 21 to 23
- Argues Queen Elizabeth II was the first influencer due to her image management
- Narrated by Charles Dance in black-and-white segments
- Features photographers Chris Levine, Brian Aris, Julian Calder, Jason Bell, John Swannell, David Montgomery
- Includes Emma Blau, Pierpaolo Piccioli, Isabella Rossellini, Susan Sarandon
- Original soundtrack by Remo Anzovino on Nexo Digital label via Believe
Entities
Artists
- Fabrizio Ferri
- Paola Calvetti
- Charles Dance
- Chris Levine
- Brian Aris
- Julian Calder
- Jason Bell
- John Swannell
- David Montgomery
- Emma Blau
- Pierpaolo Piccioli
- Isabella Rossellini
- Susan Sarandon
- Remo Anzovino
- Queen Elizabeth II
- Peter Grugeon
- Richard Slade
- Margherita Bordino
Institutions
- Nexo Digital
- Camera Press
- Valentino
- Believe
- Artribune
- Rome Film Festival
Locations
- Rome
- Italy