Autobiography of a Princess

UK 1975, 60 minutes
Dir. James Ivory
Rating: [PG] contains violence
Genres: Classics, Drama

Synopsis: Merchant Ivory production about an Indian princess (Madhur Jaffrey) who has left her homeland and lives in contemporary London. On the anniversary of her father's death, she meets with his former tutor (James Mason) and the two of them watch old film footage taken during the height of Royal India, and reminisce. The film incorporates real documentary footage and is essentially a two-hander with strong performances from both leads.

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5 stars (Exceptional) I got this out after hearing James Ivory on the BBC's "This Cultural Life" (9 January 2025). James Mason is superb. The film, full of nuance and unspoken truths, is not at all out of place today. Sweet Sounds, the short, is pure delight. ~Haystack