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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 · A journalist (Steve Coogan) helps a woman (Judi Dench) search for her son, who was taken away by a Catholic convent in the 1950s. Based on a true story, the film explores themes of faith, family and forgiveness with humor and emotion.
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.
Philomena spent the next 50 years trying in vain to establish his whereabouts. Through a lucky set of circumstances she happened to meet Martin Sixsmith (Coogan), an ex-BBC foreign correspondent and former director of communications for Tony Blair’s government.
Oct 31, 2013 · In Theatres November 29!Based on the 2009 investigative book by BBC correspondent Martin Sixsmith, The Lost Child of Philomena Lee, PHILOMENA focuses on the ...
Aug 9, 2013 · Starring Judi Dench, and Steve Coogan, comes the touching true story of a woman searching for her son. Philomena will be in cinemas from November 1st 2013Phi...
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...
