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Philomena is a 2013 drama film directed by Stephen Frears, based on the 2009 book The Lost Child of Philomena Lee by journalist Martin Sixsmith. The film stars Judi Dench as Philomena Lee, an elderly woman who has been searching for her son for 50 years, and Sixsmith's (Steve Coogan) efforts to help her find him.
Nov 27, 2013 · Philomena: Directed by Stephen Frears. With Judi Dench, Steve Coogan, Sophie Kennedy Clark, Mare Winningham. A world-weary political journalist picks up the story of a woman's search for her son, who was taken away from her decades ago after she became pregnant and was forced to live in a convent.
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- Biography, Comedy, Drama
- Stephen Frears
- 2013-11-27
Philomena (/ ˌ f ɪ l ə ˈ m iː n ə / FIL-ə-MEE-nə), also known as Saint Philomena (Ancient Greek: Ἁγία Φιλουμένη, romanized: Hagía Philouménē; Modern Greek: Αγία Φιλομένα, romanized: Agía Filoména) or Philomena of Rome (c. 10 January 291 – c. 10 August 304) was a virgin martyr whose remains were ...
Nov 22, 2013 · Based on a powerful true story and led by note-perfect performances from Judi Dench and Steve Coogan, Philomena offers a profoundly affecting drama for adult filmgoers of all ages. In 1952, Irish...
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- Stephen Frears
- PG-13
- Judi Dench
Nov 22, 2013 · Writer. Steve Coogan. Jeff Pope. "Philomena" is based on a true story about an elderly Irish woman searching for the toddler son she gave up for adoption as an unwed teen living in a convent. Most of its pleasures come from the way it confounds expectations.
Nov 1, 2013 · Philomena trailer starring Steve Coogan and Judi Dench. Awards. BAFTA winning Best Adapted Screenplay for Jeff Pope and Steve Coogan. Nominated for 3 other BAFTA awards; Best Film, Outstanding...
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Nov 21, 2013 · Philomena. NYT Critic’s Pick. Directed by Stephen Frears. Biography, Drama. PG-13. 1h 38m. By Stephen Holden. Nov. 21, 2013. In “Philomena,” Judi Dench’s portrayal of a stubborn, kindhearted...
