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Philomena

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Suitable for mature audiences 16 years and over.

NOTE: Offensive language and sexual references.

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"Very much enjoyed this film."
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

Very well written and directed film,on a sad subject.Would recommend to all.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
"Outstanding Movie"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

As always, Judy Dench is fantastic along with Steve Coogan. Never lost interest in the movie – it flowed from start to finish – absorbed all the way. Based on a true story.

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"Great Movie."
5 stars"
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A very good movie to watch. Very good that Philomena was able to search for her son and then find out he had been trying to find her. The powers that be have a lot to answer for. Judy dench played her role so well. Amazing Lady.

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Description

Philomena

Philomena is a British 2013 drama movie presented on DVD.

Philomena is the true story of one mother's search for her lost son. Falling pregnant as a teenager in Ireland in 1952, Philomena Lee was sent to the convent of Roscrea to be looked after as a “fallen woman”. When her baby was only a toddler, he was whisked away by the nuns to America for adoption. Philomena (Judi Dench) spent the next fifty years searching for him in vain. Then she met Martin Sixsmith, a world-weary journalist as cynical as Philomena was trusting. Together they set off for America on a journey that would not only reveal the extraordinary story of Philomena's son, but also the powerful bond that grew between Philomena and Martin.



Based on Sixsmith's ac­claimed book “The Lost Child of Philomena Lee: A Mother, Her Son and a Fifty-Year Search”, the film is a bitter-sweet drama, a compelling narrative of human love and loss and ultimately a celebration of life. Judi Dench's phenomenal lead performance has “Oscar” written all over it.

Awards

  • Nominated Oscar Best Motion Picture of the Year (Academy Awards, USA 2014)
  • Nominated Oscar Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role Judi Dench (Academy Awards, USA 2014)
  • Nominated Best Motion Picture – Drama (Golden Globes, USA 2014)
  • Nominated Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama Judi Dench (Golden Globes, USA 2014)
  • Nominated Best Screenplay – Motion Picture Steve Coogan, Jeff Pope (Golden Globes, USA 2014)
  • Won Best Adapted Screenplay Steve Coogan, Jeff Pope (BAFTA Awards 2014)
  • Nominated Alexander Korda Award for Best British Film (BAFTA Awards 2014)
  • Nominated Best Film Gabrielle Tana, Steve Coogan, Tracey Seaward (BAFTA Awards 2014)
  • Nominated Best Leading Actress Judi Dench (BAFTA Awards 2014)
  • Nominated for 32 other awards
  • Won 18 other awards

Critic Reviews:

  • " It is quiet, restrained, unfussy, and has, at its heart, an injustice so grave it will make your blood boil. You will also cry. " – Deborah Ross
  • " One of the best purely British films of the year. " – David Stratton
  • " It features a deeply felt and gripping performance from Judi Dench. " – Richard Propes
Release date NZ
April 30th, 2014
Movie Format
DVD Region
  • Region 4
Brand
Aspect Ratio
  • 1.85 : 1
Language
English
Length (Minutes)
98
Number of Discs
1
Country of Production
  • United Kingdom
Genre
Original Release Year
2013
Box Dimensions (mm)
135x190x14
UPC
9321337149264
All-time sales rank
Top 2000
Product ID
22171645

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