"I know what I'm doing, in fact all the footage in this film that has to do with Her Royal Highness will be edited from the documentary. I understand why most people are against it, in fact I was against it when I first thought about it. . But I asked myself, why not show what happened at that time for everyone to see? Isn't there so many misunderstandings between the royal family and the public that they don't understand each other's thoughts? Of course, this is not easy This disaster and everything that followed were so heavy that if I was a little careless, I could ruin everything. For this reason, I read a lot of materials and tried to restore the original facts without emotion and my own opinions. —I know that no matter what, there are always some things that cannot be fully understood, everyone has their own views and opinions, but as those who have experienced it, I can do my best to do what I should do.”
This was Angela's answer to a self-presentation after gathering reporters after filming outside Buckingham Palace. Although the tabloids still like to take it out of context, several regular newspapers published her speech intact. Although there are still not many people who express their support, most of the people who were dissatisfied with the royal family, because the spokesperson of the royal family said at a regular meeting that Angela filmed this new movie was approved by Her Majesty the Queen. wait and see.
That's why Angela would say that if it were another director, even the controversy wouldn't be as big as it is now. People wondered which side she would be on, the side of Princess Diana, who was close to herself, or the side of the royal family, who was close to her family? During the week and a half of filming at Buckingham Palace, the tabloids didn't hype it up. Some extreme people even compared Angela to those guys who betrayed the princess' private life information.
"Obviously, Angela does know what she's doing, and she's found a way to shoot that suits her. However, even though she's very good at creating miracles, this time I can't help but sweat it. Just As she herself said, a little carelessness can screw everything up, maybe Angela needs someone to say to her: Good luck!" After publishing Angela's speech outside the White Office, The Times A brief comment follows.
This should be considered good news, although the tabloids are still clinging to it, at least the mainstream media has basically remained objective.
"Fortunately, the statement that day was in place, and the people finally did not put more hats such as 'betrayer' on me." Angela sat on the high-back chair in the conference room and let out a long sigh of self-deprecation. Suddenly there was a chuckle.
"At least for those of us who have read the script, you are definitely not that kind of person." Helen Miller, the first heroine sitting on the left, smiled and comforted. This old lady is also an interesting person. When Angela came to invite her to be the heroine of the new movie, she agreed without knowing the content. After all, Angela, the most outstanding female director in the world, personally invited her, and several Oscar winners and queens were born from her, so why not agree
Then when Angela said that she wanted to play the Elizabeth II who now lives in Buckingham Palace, the old lady Helen's face was really wonderful. However, Helen had already experienced too many things at her age, so she quickly calmed down, and was even more relieved when she learned that Angela had obtained the Queen's approval.
Even when Angela jokingly asked her, "Will you promise others without thinking about anything in the future?", she calmly replied, "It depends on the person", "judging according to the specific object" and so on.
"Thank you, anyway, I know what I'm doing." Angela nodded as a response.
Although criticized by many people, the situation is not so bad because of certain things. For example, because Diana was killed this time because the plane overran the runway and did not associate with Dodi Fayyad, there is almost no market for conspiracy theories. Otherwise, who knows if the media will interpret her and the movie as part of a conspiracy.
"In a sense, I've taken on a lot of pressure that was originally yours, Helen," Angela said to Helen jokingly, "so, should you consider paying me a mental damage fee?"
Helen folded her hands on her chin and looked at Angela with a serious look. During this time, she had been trying to figure out the words and deeds of Queen Elizabeth II, so her piercing eyes still had a lot of majesty. After staring like this for several minutes, she nodded to the others: "Very good, Angela is in excellent condition."
There were low laughs all around, Angela shrugged and knocked on the table: "Okay, let's talk about the next thing, we have been allowed to go to some places in Buckingham Palace that are not open to tourists. For the filming, Her Majesty also lent the Balamore Palace. However, all those involved in the filming must report to the Intelligence Service first, and do not bring anything that may be misunderstood - especially when filming at Buckingham Palace! I don't want to get kicked out because of some daredevil before filming is complete."
"Then can you make a list for us, Miss Angela?" an assistant asked, raising his hand.
"Of course," Angela nodded, and then thought of something, "In addition, you must also hand in a list of your belongings, and it is best not to have anything other than the list on your body. Again, don't let the crew Get into trouble."
"Has it always been like this, Miss Angela?" another assistant asked.
"It will be very strict when shooting in Buckingham Palace, and it will be slightly better after going to Balamore. In short, as long as everyone pays attention to their words and deeds, there should be no problem." Angela explained.
Frankly speaking, knowing that shooting at Buckingham Palace would be so troublesome, Angela would definitely choose to set up in the studio. It's a pity that the boat is done. The Queen has already promised to lend Buckingham Palace and Balamore Palace. She can't let her pigeons go, right
Therefore, Angela can only apply for the report step by step according to the procedure. Fortunately, people have already been preparing from the beginning of filming, otherwise, it will definitely take a lot of time to find a way when the matter is imminent.
Even so, getting to Buckingham Palace is still a hassle. This is not surprising. Although some areas are open to tourists, it does not mean that safety issues have not been taken seriously, and it does not mean that going to those non-open areas will be as easy as open areas, like the kind of plot in "National Treasure 2" Only in movies.
In short, according to what Angela said privately afterwards: this was a terrible decision. Think about it, whenever you want to make adjustments, there will always be someone watching your every move; if you go out of the designated position, someone will come over to remind you "kindly"; When someone strays into the camera, because he can't leave his position at will! Everyone else was fine, but Angela, the director, almost went crazy because of it.
Who can blame this? After all, even the reporters who often come to Buckingham Palace have never been to the place where the crew goes deep. Therefore, after procrastinating and finally finishing some of the shots and leaving the night, Angela took everyone to quickly evacuate Buckingham Palace - shooting at night, the constraints will only be more than during the day.
Although the filming of this scene was extremely troublesome, it was not without gain. At least the old lady Helen stood in front of the camera as a real Queen Elizabeth II, and at the same time mixed with the feeling of an old grandmother. I have to say that her acting skills are very good. Therefore, after Angela finished filming the remaining night scenes of the palace in the set up, she immediately adjusted the arrangement and took the crew to the field near the Claridge Stone Castle, which belonged to her grandfather, to shoot the most important set of shots.
This scene should have been filmed in Balamore, but Angela was already terrified of being constrained at Buckingham Palace, even though she knew that it would be much better when she went to the palace. Anyway, the Claridge Castle of the Albert family is not far from the Balamore Palace. It is cheaper to rent the royal family's territory than to own the family - and it is very convenient.
"No, no, this is not right." Angela shook her head like a rattle. This was the third time she had rejected the assistant's proposal. After holding her chin and thinking for a while, she suddenly looked at Helen: "What do you think about the plot, Helen?"
"Me?" The old lady raised her eyebrows, thinking for a few seconds before answering: "Her Majesty is a very strong woman, she participated in World War II and received military training to drive and repair jeeps. The first person in the country The second has always been her motto, she retains the British reserved and reserved, and these also make her good at burying her feelings in her heart."
"That's right!" Angela clapped her hands suddenly, "Although we all know that Prince Philip is His Majesty's closest companion, and His Majesty will tell him anything he has to say. But the depression accumulated over a long period of time is not so easy to eliminate, let alone Her to Princess Diana... In short, it is entirely possible for her to explode her emotions at this moment. The problem is that this degree must be grasped just right, although I said that I want to show the other side, the possible real side, to everyone, But... Andy!"
Angela suddenly shouted loudly, and the photographer ran over: "What is the order, Miss Angela."
"I want you to wait a while to blur the controversial shot before, understand?" After the photographer nodded to show his understanding, Angela looked at Helen again: "Helen, you are the same, but this time Don't cry."
Speaking of which, she glanced at someone in the crowd, and after clapping her hands, she increased her tone, "I need to give the audience a blurry and uncertain shot, and at the same time, I can convey a message: even if His Majesty will cry, he will not let it go. People see. Because she is the head of the Commonwealth, the symbol of this royal family is the keeper of tradition!"
As Angela's thoughts suddenly became clear, this originally very controversial and contradictory scene was over in an instant. After all, the blur in the scene did not require any acting skills at all.
"Are you satisfied?" During the break, Angela turned over her schedule and glanced at the man beside him who was pressing down the brim of his hat. Although he felt that he was trying to hide it, he didn't say much.
"Not bad," the other party nodded, then quickly added, "I mean your script."
"Then who asked me to say something just now, the scene of tears is not very good?" Angela rolled his eyes at him.
"This..." The other party touched his nose a little embarrassedly, "I just mentioned that at the time, after all..."
"I know, I actually feel the same way, so I just repeated the shooting a few times, otherwise you think your dissatisfaction can make me change my mind?" Angela raised her head and looked at him, "but others don't do that. Think, William, so let's go before the crew is done shooting this wild scene?"
"Hey, am I here to apologize?" William scratched his head angrily, "I know my attitude was very bad at the time, but no matter who heard my... my friend wanted to move his mother's funeral. I won't accept it calmly after I go to the big screen. Besides, after listening to your explanation and reading your script, I have a general understanding of what you think, so I sincerely apologize to you, you can't because... "
"I'm not angry, William," Angela tapped lightly on the table, "in fact, I'd be very strange if you weren't angry. Just apologizing on the phone is fine, in fact you'd choose at this time. Sneak around and see what I've proven. You know how sensitive it is for me to shoot this subject. Then what are you doing here? Really think the crew doesn't recognize you? Help, William, don't let it go What innuendo appears in the newspapers like 'Prince William visits the crew' and what are you using to influence my coverage."
"Damn, I'm just..." William covered his forehead depressedly, rolled his eyes, and then said, "Actually, I just wanted to come over and see if I could play myself in this movie..."
"Out!" Angela raised her voice abruptly, and William, who wanted to nag a few words, hurried out.
Well, this is just a small episode. After driving away the "deliberately" disguised and apologetic William, Angela is again involved in the shooting. After completing the field shots, the crew immediately came to the Palamour Palace. One of the advantages of on-site shooting is that you don’t have to worry about the reporters sneaking in and filming secretly. You must know that although this period is calmer than at the beginning, there are still some A lot of eyes are on the crew.
Of course, there are pros and cons. For the crew members, accommodation is a big problem. If Angela rented a few RVs to park outside the palace, they would spend at least 2 to 3 hours in the car every day. Angela herself does not have such a problem. After all, her identity is there and it is not that she has never been to Balamore, so she can choose from so many rooms. That way it's convenient to do certain things without too many people around.
When the heavy object fell on the bed, there was a giggling sound, and after a few indistinct murmurs, there was a tsk tsk kiss. In the dim light, two slender bodies with slightly messy clothes, who were hugging intimately, were lying on the bed one after another, sharing each other's feelings with their lips.
"Long time no see, miss me?" Angela, who pressed her lips on it, got up slightly and asked condescendingly while stroking Kayla's face. Keira smiled cutely and charmingly, and said nothing, wrapped Angela's neck and blocked her mouth again, answering the other party's question with a hot kiss.
After another round of lingering, the enthusiasm of the two of them subsided, and then Kayla showed a nervous look: "This is the Queen's palace, we... won't be discovered, right?"
"Is it a little late to think of this now?" Angela raised her eyebrows and raised Kayla's chin frivolously.
"It's not because of you!" Kayla turned her head angrily and looked away.
"Okay," Angela smiled and kissed her cheek, "Do you think there will be paparazzi who would dare to install bugs, surveillance devices, etc. in the Queen's palace? That's what spies do. As for those servants, don't worry at all, tomorrow is the weekend and I have told them not to disturb them."
"Looks like you've got everything ready?" Kayla snorted softly.
"Of course, I miss you." Angela's hand slid across the girl's tender face, then soothed all the way down, and finally lifted her skirt and probed deeper. Kayla's breathing suddenly became rapid, and excitement began to flash in her eyes.
But at this moment, there was a light knock on the door, and the two women on the bed who were about to make a move stopped for a moment, and then whispered in unison, "Damn it."
"It's all you!" Kayla, who was blushing on her face, looked at Angela and said angrily.
"Hey, what do you mean it's all me? You didn't choose the time, but you came with her." Angela raised her eyebrows and moved her hand slightly.
Kayla snorted lightly, and glared at the other party angrily and annoyed. Just as she was thinking about how to retaliate, the low knock on the door rang again. Obviously, the people outside the door are determined to come in.
"Aren't you going to open the door?" Kayla, who suppressed her lust, asked angrily.
"Go right away," Angela said and patted her cheek. "Okay, don't worry, I'll send her away in two or three sentences, and then continue doing what we should do."
Kayla smiled and hummed, then sat up with Angela, tidied up her clothes and tidied herself up to make herself look normal before coming to the door when the third knock sounded.
"Hey, Xia Xia, are you still up so late?" Angela asked with a smile, looking at the little girl standing outside the door in pink pajamas covered with Winnie the Pooh.
"I want to come and see you—hey, Kayla, are you there too?" Xia Xia looked at Kayla next to Angela with some surprise, "That's great, I was just about to chat with you before going to bed, you can come in ?"
"Um... ah... Of course..." Angela faltered a few times and finally let go, and then rolled her eyes helplessly at Kayla, who was biting her lip after the little girl entered the room.