Philomena

The Resource Philomena

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Philomena

Statement of responsibility

The Weinstein Company/Yucaipa Films, Pathé, BBC Films and BFI present ; with the participation of Canal+ and Ciné+ ; A Baby Cow/Magnolia Mae Production ; a film by Stephen Frears ; directed by Stephen Frears ; screenplay by Steve Coogan and Jeff Pope ; produced by Gabrielle Tana, Steve Coogan, Tracey Seaward

Language

Summary

Judi Dench stars in the story of Philomena Lee, mother to a boy conceived out of wedlock and given up for adoption. Nearly 50 years later, Philomena meets Martin Sixsmith, a former BBC reporter looking for his next big story. Together, they embark on a journey to locate her long lost son. As the pieces of the puzzle come together, the unlikely travel companions form a comic and heartwarming friendship. Based on the 2009 investigative book by Martin Sixsmith

Cataloging source

DYJ

Characteristic

videorecording

Credits note

Make up and hair designer, Naomi Donne ; costume designer, Consolata Boyle ; music, Alexandre Desplat ; editor, Valerio Bonelli ; production designer, Alan Macdonald ; director of photography, Robbie Ryan

Dewey number

791.43/72

Intended audience

MPAA rating: PG-13; for some strong language, thematic elements and sexual references

Language note

In English or dubbed French; Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH)

PerformerNote

Judi Dench, Steve Coogan, Mare Winningham, Michaelle Fairley, Sophie Kennedy Clark, Simone Lahbib

Runtime

Target audience

adult

Technique

live action

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Philomena

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Philomena

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The work Philomena represents a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Spokane Public Library. This resource is a combination of several types including: Work, Moving Image, Visual Materials.