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1. • • On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 90% based on 198 reviews, with an average rating of 7.74/10. The website's critical consensus reads: "Based on a powerful true story and led by note-perfect performances from Judi Dench and Steve Coogan, Philomena offers a profoundly affecting drama for adult filmgoers of all ages."
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   Is Philomena based on a true story?

   • Philomena is a 2013 drama film [ 3] 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.

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   Who plays Philomena Lee?

   • 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. The film gained critical praise and received several international film awards.

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   How did the film of Philomena come about?

   • The film of Philomena came about through a series of coincidences, and I am as surprised as anyone that it has made such an impact both here and in the States. When my book was first published in 2009, Steve Coogan read an article I had written about it in a newspaper. It had a photograph of Philomena and me sitting together and laughing.

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   What makes Philomena a good story?

   • Foiled against the arrogant and cynical weary-world journalist of Martin Sixsmith, Philomena shows unwavering love for life and empathy towards fellow humans. Almost a young maid trapped in an old woman’s body, Philomena shows immutable frankness and courage in discussing sexuality.

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   Mar 22, 2021 · Philomena is subjected to forced labor as punishment. However, the generous nuns allow her to see the child for an hour a day. But feeling that the punishment is unsatisfactory, the nuns manage to sell the child to an American family for a lucrative donation.

4. www.irishpost.com › entertainment › the-real-lifeThe real-life Philomena Lee on seeing her tragic story turned ...

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   Nov 18, 2013 · In real life, Philomena’s experiences in Tipperary turned her away from the Church. She still believes in a “hereafter” and continues to pray “like every Irish mother”, but doesn’t go to confession or communion. It’s not quite like that in Philomena the movie though.

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   Jan 10, 2014 · If you read the book Philomena, you will discover the true story of the lost son who made a success of his new life but was haunted by his love for his absent mother and by painful regrets that...

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   Philomena is a 2013 drama film [3] 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.

8. www.rogerebert.com › reviews › philomena-2013Philomena movie review & film summary (2013) | Roger Ebert

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   Nov 22, 2013 · 5 min read. “Philomena” is based on a true story about an elderly Irish woman searching for the toddler son she gave up for adoption as an unwed teen living in a convent. Most of its pleasures come from the way it confounds expectations.

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   Nov 22, 2013 · After half a century of guilty regret, Philomena now wants to find her long lost boy. But how? Enter Martin Sixsmith ( Steve Coogan ), a London media guy whose career is temporarily floundering.

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    Nov 1, 2013 · Winner British Actress of the Year at the London Critics Circle for Judi Dench. Nominated for 4 British Independent Film Awards; Best British Independent Film, Best Actress for Judi Dench, Best...