LEE: Portrait of an Unstoppable Woman

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A scene of the film LEE starring Kate Winslet.

Ahead of the release of the film LEE in Australia, we talk to Antony Penrose, the son of renowned photographer and war correspondent Lee Miller.


We delve into the fascinating life of Lee Miller, an extraordinary woman whose legacy as a groundbreaking photojournalist and war correspondent has finally been brought to the forefront.

Starring Kate Winslet, the film reveals a complex and determined woman. Directed by Ellen Kuras, LEE also stars Marion Cotillard, Noémie Merlant and Alexander Skarsgård.

Lee Miller was no ordinary woman. She was a surrealist muse in Paris, a successful fashion model in New York, and most notably, a fearless war correspondent during World War II. Her son, Anthony Penrose, joins us to share insights into his mother's life, revealing aspects of her personality and career that even he was unaware of until after her passing.
Penrose recounts the moment he discovered his mother's hidden past as a war correspondent. It was a life-changing revelation that shattered his previous perceptions and unveiled a woman of immense courage and talent.

He praises Winslet's dedication to understanding his mother's personality, noting how she immersed herself in the archives, studying everything from Lee's letters to her clothing, to truly embody the essence of this remarkable woman.

Watch the trailer for LEE here:
LEE will be released in Australian cinemas on October 24, 2024.

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