DVD
Philomena
Record details
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Physical Description:
videodisc
1 videodisc (98 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. - Publisher: Beverly Hills, Calif. : Anchor Bay Entertainment, [2014]
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Based on the book "The lost child of Philomena Lee" by Martin Sixsmith. Originally released as a motion picture in 2013. Special features: A conversation with Judi Dench (9 min.); The real Philomena Lee; Q & A with Steve Coogan (24 min.); feature commentary with Steve Coogan and screenwriter Jeff Pope. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Robbie Ryan ; editor, Valerio Bonelli ; music, Alexandre Desplat ; make up and hair designer, Naomi Donne ; costume designer, Consolata Boyle ; production designer, Alan Macdonald. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Judi Dench, Steve Coogan, Michelle Fairley, Barbara Jefford, Anna Maxwell Martin, Mare Winningham, 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, NTSC, region 1, anamorphic widescreen (1.78:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1. |
| Language Note: | In English or dubbed French with optional Spanish subtitles and optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH). |
| Awards Note: | Academy Awards, 2014: Nominated for Best Picture, Best Actress (Dench), Best Original Score (Desplat), Best Adapted Screenplay (Coogan and Pope). |
Search for related items by subject
| Genre: | Biographical films. Historical films. Film adaptations. Fiction films. Feature films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College Library | PN 1997.2 .P455 2014 | 30775305495989 | Media Library-Circulating Collection | 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.