DVD
Philomena / The Weinstein Company/Yucaipa Films, Pathé, BBC Films and BFI present ; with the participation of Canal+ and Ciné+ ; A Baby Cow/Magnolia Mae Production ; a film by Stephen Frears ; directed by Stephen Frears ; screenplay by Steve Coogan and Jeff Pope ; produced by Gabrielle Tana, Steve Coogan, Tracey Seaward.
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. Based on the 2009 investigative book by Martin Sixsmith.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (approximately 98 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Distributor: Beverly Hills, Calif. : Anchor Bay Entertainment, [2014]
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Originally released as a motion picture in 2013. Based on the book "The lost child of Philomena Lee" by Martin Sixsmith. 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. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | 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. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Judi Dench, Steve Coogan, Mare Winningham, Michaelle Fairley, Sophie Kennedy Clark, Simone Lahbib. |
| Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: PG-13; for some strong language, thematic elements and sexual references. |
| System Details Note: | DVD, region 1, anamorphic widescreen (1.78:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1. |
| Language Note: | In English or dubbed French; Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH). |
| Source of Description Note: | Title from disc surface. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Lee, Philomena > Drama. Sixsmith, Martin > Drama. Hess, Michael A., 1952-1995 > Drama. Teenage mothers > Ireland > Drama. Unmarried mothers > Ireland > Drama. Adoption > Ireland > Drama. Illegitimate children > Ireland > Drama. Journalists > Great Britain > Drama. Lawyers > United States > Drama. Politicians > United States > Drama. Parent and child > Drama. |
| Genre: | Biographical films. Historical films. Feature films. Fiction films. Film adaptations. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
Available copies
- 55 of 56 copies available at SPARK Libraries. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Juniata County.
Holds
- 2 current holds with 56 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juniata County Library | DVD PHI 1459 (Text) | 39640100637634 | JUNM DVD | Available | - |
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. Based on the 2009 investigative book by Martin Sixsmith.
