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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 is a film based on a true story of a woman's search for her son, who was taken away from her by a Catholic convent. It stars Judi Dench and Steve Coogan, who also co-wrote the script, and was nominated for four Oscars.
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- Biography, Comedy, Drama
- Stephen Frears
- 2013-11-27
Nov 22, 2013 · A true story of an Irish woman searching for her son adopted by an American family. Judi Dench and Steve Coogan star in this comedy-drama directed by Stephen Frears.
Jan 10, 2014 · Martin Sixsmith, the journalist who helped Philomena Lee find her lost son, tells the true story behind the Oscar-nominated film. He reveals how he met Philomena, how he uncovered the truth, and how he collaborated with Steve Coogan.
Nov 22, 2013 · In 1952, Irish teenager Philomena (Judi Dench) became pregnant out of wedlock and was sent to a convent. When her baby, Anthony, was a toddler, the nuns took Philomena's child away from her...
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- Stephen Frears
- PG-13
- Judi Dench
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Nov 18, 2013 · In real life, Philomena’s experiences in Tipperary turned her away from the Church. She still believes in a “hereafter” and continues to pray “like every Irish mother”, but doesn’t go to confession or communion. It’s not quite like that in Philomena the movie though.
