Lee is an upcoming biographical drama that tells the incredible story of Lee Miller, a trailblazing war correspondent and photographer who documented some of the most harrowing moments of World War II.
The film stars Kate Winslet in the titular role and is directed by Ellen Kuras, the Oscar nominee who has previously worked on Inventing Anna and Ozark as a director.
Read on for everything you need to know about the Lee film.
How to watch the film Lee?
Lee will be released in cinemas across Australia on October 24, 2024.
Is Lee available to stream?
Not just yet as Lee’s theatrical run has only just begun. Watch this space for streaming information.
Is the film Lee based on a true story?
Yes. The film Lee is based on a true story.
It follows the life of Lee Miller who was a pioneering American model, fashion photographer, and war correspondent during World War II.
Lee is based on the biography The Lives of Lee Miller by Antony Penrose, Lee’s son.
The book delves into his mother’s complex, multifaceted life, revealing her struggles with personal demons and the traumas she faced during and after the war.
The film, like the biography, highlights Lee’s groundbreaking work as a female war correspondent – one of the few women to document the front lines of World War II.
Ultimately, Lee emphasises the strength, resilience, and the significant impact Lee herself made on photojournalism, offering a powerful portrayal of a woman who broke boundaries in a male-dominated field.
Who stars in Lee?
As aforementioned, Oscar winner Kate Winslet stars as Lee Miller in Lee.
Also in the film are Andy Samberg of Brooklyn Nine-Nine fame, Alexander Skarsgård of Big Little Lies fame, Marion Cotillard of La Vie En Rose fame, Andrea Riseborough of To Leslie fame and Noémie Merlant of Tár fame.
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