Hemingway and Gellhorn (2012)
Release Year: 2012
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: Hemingway & Gellhorn
Director: Philip Kaufman
Writer: Jerry Stahl, Barbara Turner
Production & Genre
Producer: co-executive producer: Mark Armstrong, Nancy Sanders
executive producer: James Gandolfini, Trish Hofmann, Peter Kaufman, Alexandra E. Ryan, Barbara Turner
co-producer: Christa Vausbinder
Companies: Attaboy Films, For Whom Productions, Home Box Office (HBO)
Genre: Biographical Film
Budget: N/A
Awards & Similar
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Story
The movie 'Hemingway & Gellhorn' (2012), directed by Philip Kaufman, chronicles the tumultuous relationship between renowned author Ernest Hemingway and trailblazing war correspondent Martha Gellhorn. The story unfolds amidst the backdrop of World War II and revolves around their initial meeting in Key West, Florida, where they embark on a passionate affair despite Hemingway's previous marriage to Pauline Pfeiffer. Their love story deepens as they cover the Spanish Civil War together, but tensions arise due to Hemingway's excessive drinking and Gellhorn's independent spirit. As the war progresses, they marry, but their relationship becomes strained due to Hemingway's jealousy of Gellhorn's career success. The film culminates in a dramatic confrontation during their coverage of the Italian campaign, ultimately leading to the end of their marriage.
Summary
'Hemingway & Gellhorn' is a powerful biographical drama that recounts one of the great love stories of the 20th century between Ernest Hemingway, the renowned literary giant, and Martha Gellhorn, an accomplished war correspondent. The film explores their tumultuous relationship against the backdrop of World War II, chronicling their initial meeting in Key West through their eventual divorce amidst the Italian campaign. Their romance is marked by passion, shared ambition, and ultimately, the strains of jealousy and independence that lead to its downfall.
