Lynne Ramsay on Editing ‘Die My Love’
Director Lynne Ramsay continues to refine her film Die My Love, at least in her mind. Since its premiere at Cannes, she has been contemplating further cuts and edits to the movie.
Reception at Cannes
Die My Love, Ramsay’s first film in eight years, sparked divided reactions at the Cannes Film Festival in May. The film's impact stirred debate among festival attendees and critics alike.
Ramsay’s Cannes History
Lynne Ramsay has brought all her films, characterized by intense explorations of fractured psyches, to Cannes over the years:
- Ratcatcher (1999): Her debut about a poor Glasgow boy emotionally connected to a mysterious canal.
- Morvern Callar: Featuring Samantha Morton taking on her dead boyfriend’s manuscript after a grim discovery in the Scottish mountains.
- We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011): A controversial film focusing on a mother’s trauma after her son commits a violent school attack.
- You Were Never Really Here (2017): Starring Joaquin Phoenix as a mercenary with PTSD, this film won Ramsay the Cannes Best Screenplay award.
"We Need to Talk About Kevin became one of 2011’s most controversial films, dousing us in the mental wreckage of a woman (Tilda Swinton) after her son shoots up his school with a bow and arrow."
Ramsay’s work consistently delves into the depths of personal turmoil, blending artful storytelling with psychological insight.
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Author's summary: Lynne Ramsay’s films, known for their raw psychological depth, continue to provoke strong reactions, with her latest work still evolving after Cannes.