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Kate Winslet Brings WWII Photographer Lee Miller's Story to Life

The Oscar-winning actress spent nearly a decade to portray the extraordinary life of Lee Miller, a war correspondent and survivor.

  • Lee Miller was an American photographer who documented key moments during WWII, including the Blitz and the liberation of Dachau.
  • Miller's life included roles as a model and muse for surrealists like Man-Ray before she became a war correspondent.
  • Kate Winslet was deeply moved by Miller's story, leading her to undertake a 10-year journey to bring 'Lee' to the big screen.
  • The film explores Miller's struggles with PTSD, alcoholism, and the trauma from childhood sexual assault.
  • Winslet collaborated with first-time director Ellen Kuras, emphasizing the importance of a female perspective in telling Miller's story.
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