Lee (2023)
Release Year: 2023
Nation: Australia, Luxembourg, United Kingdom, United States
Alternative Title: Die Fotografin, Lee Miller, Mi'Ba'ad La'Adasha, Fotogrāfe, Lee. Na własne oczy
Director: Ellen Kuras
Writer: John Collee, Lem Dobbs, Liz Hannah, Marion Hume
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Alessandra Aucello, Amber Ducker, Andrew Mason, Cody Cardarelli, Darin McLeod, Finola Dwyer, Kate Winslet, Troy Lum
Executive Producer: Claire Taylor, Liz Hannah, P.J. van Sandwijk, Thorsten Schumacher
Companies: 55 Films, Brouhaha Entertainment, Juggle Productions, MS Participations, Pasaca Entertainment, RocketScience, Sky Original Productions, Vogue Studios
Genre: Biography, Drama, History, War
Budget: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: 1940s, biography, concentration camp, dramatic, holocaust (shoah), lee miller, misogyny, nazi, photographer, photography, vogue magazine, war photographer, woman director, world war ii
Story
Lee Miller, a renowned fashion model turned war correspondent for Vogue magazine during World War II, embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the hidden truths of the Third Reich. Despite facing mortal dangers and sexism in the combat zones, Lee's determination drives her to capture the reality of war through her photography. However, as she delves deeper into the heart of darkness, she must confront not only the horrors she witnesses but also the truths of her own past.
Summary
Lee (2023), directed by Ellen Kuras, is a biographical drama that chronicles the extraordinary life and career of photographer Elizabeth 'Lee' Miller. Once a glamorous fashion model, Lee transitions into a daring war correspondent for Vogue magazine during World War II. Set against the backdrop of the 1940s, the film explores themes of bravery, resilience, and the power of truth in the face of adversity. Starring Kate Winslet as Lee Miller, this searing cinematic portrait uncovers an incredible legacy that was once buried from public view, offering a poignant exploration of both the external conflicts of war and the internal struggles of a woman navigating a male-dominated world.
