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Daniel Day-Lewis Returns to the Screen in Anemone, Co-Written With His Son

The three-time Oscar winner calls his earlier retirement announcement a mistake during the film's Rome showcase.

Overview

  • Day-Lewis appeared in Rome with his son Ronan to present Anemone at Alice nella Città, drawing warm responses during a Q&A and a masterclass.
  • Ronan Day-Lewis makes his feature directorial debut and co-wrote the screenplay with his father, who also stars.
  • The film reaches Italian cinemas on 6 November through Universal, with production reported alongside Brad Pitt's Plan B.
  • Day-Lewis said he was wrong to declare he was leaving cinema eight years ago and signaled openness to continue working.
  • Anemone centers on two brothers and engages with difficult themes that include family trauma, alleged Catholic Church abuses, and the Troubles in Ireland.