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Kate Winslet's 'Lee' Explores the Trailblazing Life of War Photographer Lee Miller in Ellen Kuras' Directorial Debut

Kate Winslet is set to bring to life one of the most compelling figures of the 20th century in Lee, the feature directorial debut of award-winning cinematographer Ellen Kuras. The film, a passion project for Winslet, who also serves as a producer, delves into a critical decade in the life of American war correspondent and trailblazing photographer Lee Miller, whose work continues to resonate in the worlds of art and journalism. Miller, known for her relentless pursuit of truth, captured some of the most indelible images from World War II, many of which remain iconic to this day. Among them is the defiant photograph of Miller herself in Adolf Hitler's private bathtub—a moment that both symbolized the downfall of tyranny and highlighted the audacity of a woman who broke through societal barriers. But beyond the famous images, Lee promises to paint a more intimate portrait of Miller, showcasing her fierce determination, her empathy for war victims, and the personal demons she was forc...

Official Teaser for LEE starring Kate Winslet

 Directed by Ellen Kuras Starring Kate Winslet, Josh O’Connor, Andrea Riseborough, Andy Samberg, Alexander SkarsgĂ„rd, Marion Cotillard Lee, the directorial feature from award-winning Cinematographer Ellen Kuras, portrays a pivotal decade in the life of American war correspondent and photographer, Lee Miller (Kate Winslet).  Miller’s singular talent and unbridled tenacity resulted in some of the 20th century's most indelible images of war, including an iconic photo of Miller herself, posing defiantly in Hitler's private bathtub.   Miller had a profound understanding and empathy for women and the voiceless victims of war. Her images display both the fragility and ferocity of the human experience. Above all, the film shows how Miller lived her life at full-throttle in pursuit of truth, for which she paid a huge personal price, forcing her to confront a traumatic and deeply buried secret from her childhood.