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Philomena is a 2013 drama film [3] 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.
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Mar 22, 2021 · ‘Philomena’ was shot in locations across the USA and United Kingdom. Filming began in October 2012 and commenced in January 2013. Director Stephen Frears was adamant about using real locations from the book. After filming ended in England and Ireland, the story compelled him to move the production to the USA.
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
Locations. The National Mall - Ulysses S. Grant Memorial. Washington. Scene where Philomena and Martin take a walk on the National Mall.
Philomena (2013) 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.