Ammonite (2020)
In 1840s England, palaeontologist Mary Anning and a young woman sent by her husband to convalesce by the sea develop an intense relationship. Despite the chasm between their social spheres and personalities, Mary and Charlotte discover they can each offer what the other has been searching for: the realisation that they are not alone. It is the beginning of a passionate and all-consuming love affair that will defy all social bounds and alter the course of both lives irrevocably.
Cast
- Kate Winslet - Mary Anning
- Saoirse Ronan - Charlotte Murchison
- Gemma Jones - Molly Anning
- James McArdle - Roderick Murchison
- Alec Secăreanu - Dr. Lieberson
- Fiona Shaw - Elizabeth Philpot
- Sarah White - Museum Cleaning Woman
- Liam Thomas - Museum Workman
- Sam Parks - Curator
- Claire Rushbrook - Eleanor Butters
Screenplay
- Francis Lee
- Anna Seifert-Speck (Script Editor)
- Ruth Goodman (Script Consultant)
- Simon Jarrett (Script Consultant)
- Jesse Jeune (Writers' Assistant)
Themes
LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Stories, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Intense Lovesickness and Yearning, Profound Sadness and Tears
Keywords
affectation, melancholy, paleontologist, biography, lesbian relationship, period drama, lgbt, fossil, 19th century, calm, candid, dorset, anxious, lesbian, absurd
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ammonite about?
- In 1840s England, palaeontologist Mary Anning and a young woman sent by her husband to convalesce by the sea develop an intense relationship. Despite the chasm between their social spheres and personalities, Mary and Charlotte discover they can each offer what the other has been searching for: the realisation that they are not alone. It is the beginning of a passionate and all-consuming love affair that will defy all social bounds and alter the course of both lives irrevocably.
- Who directed Ammonite?
- Ammonite was directed by Francis Lee.
- Who stars in Ammonite?
- Ammonite stars Kate Winslet, Saoirse Ronan, Gemma Jones, James McArdle, Alec Secăreanu, Fiona Shaw.
- How long is Ammonite?
- Ammonite has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
- What genre is Ammonite?
- Ammonite is a Romance, Drama film.
- How much did Ammonite gross?
- Ammonite grossed $1M worldwide.
- Where was Ammonite produced?
- Ammonite was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Ammonite?
- The themes of Ammonite include: LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Stories, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Intense Lovesickness and Yearning, Profound Sadness and Tears.