Philomena
(DVD)

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Contributors
Sixsmith, Martin. Lost child of Philomena Lee.
Frears, Stephen.
Dench, Judi, 1934-
Coogan, Steve.
Published
[Toronto] : Entertainment One Films Canada : distributed exclusively in Canada by Entertainment One, 2014.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (98 min.) : 5.1 Dolby digital sd., col. ; 12 cm.
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Subjects

LC Subjects
Adoption -- Corrupt practices -- Ireland -- Drama.
Catholic Church -- Ireland -- Drama.
Films for the hearing impaired.
Illegitimate children -- Ireland -- Drama.
Journalists -- United States -- Drama.
Lee, Philomena -- Drama.
Road films.
Social classes -- Drama.
Teenage mothers -- Ireland -- Biography -- Drama.
Teenage pregnancy -- Drama.
Unmarried mothers -- Ireland -- Biography -- Drama.
Other Subjects
Biographical films.
DVDs.
Gay and lesbian films.

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Published
[Toronto] : Entertainment One Films Canada : distributed exclusively in Canada by Entertainment One, 2014.
Format
DVD
Language
English
UPC
013132616315 (**US Anchor Bay Entertainment ed.), 774212109102 :

Notes

General Note
Based on the book "The lost child of Philomena Lee" by Martin Sixsmith.
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 2013.
General Note
"Based on the incredible true story"--Container.
General Note
A Great Britain/United States/France co-production.
General Note
Bilingual packaging (reversible English/French).
Creation/Production Credits
The Weinstein Company/Yucaipa Films, Pathe, BBC Films and BFI present ; with the participation of Canal + and Cine + ; A Baby Cow/Magnilia Mae Production ; screenplay by Steve Coogan and Jeff Pope ; produced by Gabrielle Tana, Steve Coogan, Tracey Seaward ; directed by Stephen Frears.
Participants/Performers
Judi Dench and Steve Coogan with Mare Winningham, Michaelle Fairley, Sophie Kennedy Clark and Simone Lahbib.
Description
"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 (Steve Coogan), 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. Based on the 2009 investigative book by Martin Sixsmith The Lost Child of Philomena Lee, the film adaptation has been hailed as za triumph for Judi Dench. Brilliant. A performance of grace, nuance and cinematic heroism.y|,3(sMary Corliss, TIME MAGAZINE)"--Container.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
Home use only.
Language
Includes English and French language tracks with optional English (SDH) or French (SDH) subtitles.
Language
English (SDH) subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Language
Sous-titres en franðcais (pour malentendants) = French (SDH) subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Awards
BAFTA Film Award: Best Adapted Screenplay (Steve Coogan, Jeff Pope), 2013.
Local note
DRA PG dg

Citations

APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Sixsmith, M., Frears, S., Dench, J., & Coogan, S. (2014). Philomena . Entertainment One Films Canada : distributed exclusively in Canada by Entertainment One.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Martin. Sixsmith et al.. 2014. Philomena. Entertainment One Films Canada : distributed exclusively in Canada by Entertainment One.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Martin. Sixsmith et al.. Philomena Entertainment One Films Canada : distributed exclusively in Canada by Entertainment One, 2014.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Sixsmith, Martin., Stephen Frears, Judi Dench, and Steve Coogan. Philomena Entertainment One Films Canada : distributed exclusively in Canada by Entertainment One, 2014.

Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.

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