Princess Diana's Death Made Into Movie For Film Festival

London, UK (BANG) - A film about Britain's Princess Diana's death will compete at the Venice film festival.

'The Queen', which follows the British Monarchy's response to the public grief over Diana's death, is one of 21 films vying for the Golden Lion award next month.

Dame Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II who in the film, retreats behind the walls of Balmoral Castle seemingly "unable to comprehend the public response to the tragedy".

Mirren believes she has accurately portrayed the monarch and hopes the queen will approve.

She said, "I'd be devastated if she feels that I've betrayed her in my portrayal of her. I find her duty and self-sacrifice incredible virtues."

Diana was killed in a Paris car crash in 1997 along with her companion Dodi Al Fayed - son of Harrods store owner Mohammed Al Fayed.

The princess' Mercedes car was being pursued at high speed by photographers on motorbikes when it hit a pillar and smashed into a wall.

In the days after her death, thousands of mourners gathered at the princess' London home, Kensington Palace, to lay flowers.

Other titles competing for the prestigious award include 'The Fountain' starring Hugh Jackman and Rachel Weisz and 'The Black Dahlia' with Scarlett Johansson and Hilary Swank.

'The Queen' will be released in September.

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