| Description |
1 videodisc (98 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
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two-dimensional moving image tdi rdacontent |
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video v rdamedia |
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videodisc vd rdacarrier |
| Physical Medium |
4 3/4 in. rda |
| Description |
digital optical surround Dolby Digital 5.1 rda |
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widescreen (1.78:1) 24 fps rda |
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laser optical NTSC rda |
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video file DVD video Region 1 rda |
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Motion picture |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 2013. |
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Based on the book "The lost child of Philomena Lee" by Martin Sixsmith. |
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Special features: A conversation with Judi Dench; The real Philomena Lee; Q&A with Steve Coogan; Feature commentary with Steve Coogan and screenwriter Jeff Pope. |
| Credits |
Make up and hair designer, Naomi Donne ; costume designer, Consolata Boyle ; music, Alexandre Desplat ; editor, Valerio Bonelli ; production designer, Alan Macdonald ; director of photography, Robbie Ryan. |
| Cast |
Judi Dench, Steve Coogan, Mare Winningham, Michelle Fairley, Sophie Kennedy Clark, Simone Lahbib, Barbara Jefford, Anna Maxwell Martin. |
| Summary |
"Judi Dench stars in the story of Philomena Lee, mother to a boy conceived out of wedlock and given up for adoption. Nearly 50 years later, Philomena meets Martin Sixsmith..., a former BBC reporter looking for his next big story. Together, they embark on a journey to locate her long lost son. As the pieces of the puzzle come together, the unlikely travel companions form a comic and heartwarming friendship"--Container. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG-13; for some strong language, thematic elements and sexual references. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, anamorphic widescreen (1.78:1) presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1. |
| Language |
English or dubbed French dialogue, optional Spanish subtitles ; English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH). |
| Subject |
Lee, Philomena -- Drama.
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Sixsmith, Martin -- Drama.
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Hess, Michael A., 1952-1995 -- Drama.
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Unmarried mothers -- Ireland -- Drama.
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Adoption -- Ireland -- Drama.
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Journalists -- Great Britain -- Drama.
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Lawyers -- United States -- Drama.
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Politicians -- United States -- Drama.
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Parent and child -- Drama
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Teenage mothers -- Ireland -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Melodramas (Motion pictures)
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Historical films
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Biographical films
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Film adaptations
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Frears, Stephen film director.
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Coogan, Steve screenwriter, film producer, actor.
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Pope, Jeff, screenwriter.
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Tana, Gabrielle film producer.
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Seaward, Tracey film producer.
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Dench, Judi, 1934- actor.
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Winningham, Mare actor.
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Fairley, Michelle actor.
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Kennedy Clark, Sophie, 1989- actor.
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Lahbib, Simone, 1965- actor.
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Jefford, Barbara, 1930- actor.
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Maxwell Martin, Anna, 1978- actor.
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Ryan, Robbie cinematographer.
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Desplat, Alexandre composer (expression)
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Boyle, Consolata.
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Sixsmith, Martin.
Lost child of Philomena Lee
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Weinstein Company presenter.
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Yucaipa Films presenter.
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Pathé Distribution Limited presenter.
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BBC Films presenter.
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British Film Institute presenter.
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Studio Canal+
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Cine Plus (Germany)
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Baby Cow Productions production company.
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Magnolia Mae Films (Firm) production company.
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Anchor Bay Entertainment, Inc. film distributor.
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| Standard No. |
013132616315 |
| Music No. |
WC61631 Anchor Bay Entertainment |
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