Helen Mirren - Queen of Actresses

Apr 15, 2023

0h 52m

★ 7.8

Overview

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.

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Documentary

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MDAM

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Cast

Narratrice (voix)

Claire Cahen

Self (archive)

Helen Mirren

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