Ammonite
by Francis Lee
Special screenings 2020
Official synopsis
1840, Lyme Regis Coast, England. Mary Anning, a once renowned paleontologist, lives with her mother apart from society. One day, a passing merchant asks her if she can take care of his convalescent wife while he’s away. This very encounter proves quite unsettling for the two women. After his magnificent first feature film “God’s Own Country”, Francis Lee once again shows his passion for love stories. “Ammonite” is a very delicate film of great delicacy, starring two exceptional actresses, Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan.
Biography and Filmography
Francis Lee grew up in the UK. He studied drama and then performed in numerous plays and films, including under the direction of Mike Leigh (“Topsy-Turvy”). After three acclaimed short films, he directed “God’s Own Country” in 2017, which won the World Cinema Directing Award at Sundance Festival. His second feature film, “Ammonite”, was part of Cannes Film Festival’s official selection this year.
Francis Lee
Kate Winslet, Saoirse Ronan, Gemma Jones....
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by Francis Lee
Francis Lee grew up in the UK. He studied drama and then performed in numerous plays and films, including under the direction of Mike Leigh (“Topsy-Turvy”). After three acclaimed short films, he directed “God’s Own Country” in 2017, which won the World Cinema Directing Award at Sundance Festival. His second feature film, “Ammonite”, was part of Cannes Film Festival’s official selection this year.