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Die, My Love Opens in Germany as Critics Hail Jennifer Lawrence

Lynne Ramsay’s achronological 35 mm drama draws acclaim for a poetic, unflinching portrait of postpartum mental illness.

Overview

  • After its Cannes competition premiere, Die, My Love arrives in German cinemas on November 13 with Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson in lead roles.
  • The film adapts Ariana Harwicz’s novel into a subjective study of a young mother’s deteriorating mental state, using fragmented chronology and symbolism.
  • Critics single out Lawrence’s physically intense performance as among the strongest of her career, noting the close actor‑director collaboration.
  • Shot on analog 35 mm by Seamus McGarvey, the movie pairs carefully composed imagery with textured sound to convey the protagonist’s unsettled perception.
  • Lawrence has cautioned viewers that the work is poetic and idiosyncratic rather than mainstream entertainment, with coverage noting challenging, sometimes disturbing content.