[OnApril301945thedayHitlercommittedsuicideintheBerlinbunkerLeeMillertookaphotoofhimselfsittingnakedinabathtubintheFührer’sabandonedapartmentinMunich[1945年4月30日，也就是希特勒在柏林地堡自殺的那一天，李米勒在慕尼黑元首廢棄的公寓裡拍了一張自己赤裸裸地坐在浴缸裡的照片。
That photo was taken near the end of the scene plumis a biopic of Elizabeth “Lee” Miller, directed by Alan Kuras and starring Kate Winslet as the bold, highly visible photojournalist.
plum Winslet came up with the idea accidentally after purchasing a desk that belonged to the sister of Lee’s artist husband, Roland Penrose. After learning about Lee’s story, Winslet became obsessed with turning it into a film with the help of Lee’s son, Anthony Penrose.
Production lasted over eight years. At one point, Winslet personally covered the entire cast and crew’s expenses for two weeks.
In addition to playing Lee on screen, Winslet also played a crucial role in the film’s casting process, landing Andy Samberg, Alexander Skarsgård and Mary Support from actor friends such as Ang Cotillard. The creative team is led by photographer Pawel Edelman (pianist), art director Gemma Jackson (game of Thrones) and costume designer Michael O’Connor (Jane Eyre) ensured the authenticity of the film with great dedication, taking care of even the tiniest details, including faithfully recreating the original clothes worn by Miller.
Born in New York in 1907, after her modeling career ended Fashion and vanity fairAfterwards, Lee Miller studied photography with Man Ray in Paris and then opened a studio. The turning point in her life came when she met Roland Penrose in Cairo. She followed him to London, where she began working as a war correspondent for The Washington Post. British Voguebringing a unique testimony of war and human suffering to the public.
it’s part of her life plum During World War II, Lee documented the conflict with powerful images and artistic portraits that made her one of the most influential figures in 20th-century photography.
Winslet’s Lee is garnering major awards attention, with the Oscar winner already receiving a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress for the role. she met hollywood report rome Talks about the hardships of making an independent film and the inspiration she drew from Lee Miller’s example of a woman succeeding in a male-dominated world.
I heard that the film took eight years to make and that you personally paid for two weeks’ salary for the entire cast and crew due to financial difficulties. Why is there any need to tell the story of Lee Miller today?
Lee Miller was a woman who contributed greatly to the visual documentation of the truth about the Nazi regime. She was one of the first photojournalists and despite being a woman, she still managed to make her way in a male-dominated environment. Without her, we might not have the extraordinary images documenting the plight of the voiceless victims of conflict. These photos have huge historical significance and even today they still reveal many truths to us. Independent filmmaking has always been extremely difficult, and I was no exception. Sometimes it is necessary to come together, channel the collective energy, and resolve to tell your story in a way that is sensitive, authentic, and meaningful. I consider myself extremely lucky to be surrounded by an incredible group of people, many of whom I’ve known since I was 19, 22, 25, and have built lasting relationships with. Our incredible cast became a fundamental part of it all. I’m lucky to have all these great people supporting this project. It was a truly unforgettable experience for everyone.
What do you think is missing from the overall empowerment of women compared to the progress made since World War II?
I think we have to remember that 80 years ago, Lee Miller redefined femininity and gave it the meaning that we as women fully recognize today. She redefined femininity, representing resilience, strength, courage, determination and compassion. This is so important: this is how we raised our daughter, this is how our friendships and personal relationships are today. She has led it all with integrity and grace, and I am so inspired by her. I think her courage to go from behind the camera to in front of it and become the iconic voice for all victims is so important. I believe her story is still relevant even today because without her we wouldn’t have the kind of reportage that truly understands what goes on in the shadows.
Lee was able to go and witness; she was literally there doing a job that was important to her. She didn’t turn around, she didn’t run away, she didn’t go home, she stayed. She could have gone home, but she didn’t. I think we need to look to people like her for inspiration and leadership. She is an incredibly brave character and it is an honor to be able to tell her story.
You’ve played women during World War II in films in the past. reader. How has the way you interpret characters changed over the years?
I think I enjoy my job more and more and appreciate it more every day. It lifts my spirits and brings me so much joy. I don’t think my approach has changed: do your best or quit. This is my motto. I say this to myself more and more, because it’s important to me to do a good job, to be a good colleague, to be a partner. I’m really grateful that I’m still a part of this industry and I’ve been doing it for 32 years. I couldn’t believe it; I was so lucky.
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