Philomena [videorecording] / the Weinstein Company, Yucaipa Films, Pathé, BBC Films and BFI present ; a Baby Cow/Magnolia Mae production ; directed by Stephen Frears ; screenplay by Steve Coogan and Jeff Pope ; produced by Gabrielle Tana, Steve Coogan, Tracey Seaward.
Judi Dench stars in the story of Philomena Lee, mother to a boy conceived out of wedlock and given up for adoption. Nearly 50 years later, Philomena meets Martin Sixsmith, a former BBC reporter looking for his next big story. Together, they embark on a journey to locate her long lost son. As the pieces of the puzzle come together, the unlikely travel companions form a comic and heartwarming friendship.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (98 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen.
- Publisher: Beverly Hills, CA : Anchor Bay Entertainment, [2014]
- Copyright: ©2013
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Based on the book "The lost child of Philomena Lee" by Martin Sixsmith. Special features: A conversation with Judi Dench (9 minutes); The real Philomena Lee; Q & A with Steve Coogan (24 minutes); feature commentary with Steve Coogan and screenwriter Jeff Pope. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Robbie Ryan ; editor, Valerio Bonelli ; music, Alexandre Desplat ; make up and hair designer, Naomi Donne ; costume designer, Consolata Boyle ; production designer, Alan Macdonald. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Judi Dench, Steve Coogan, Michelle Fairley, Barbara Jefford, Anna Maxwell Martin, Mare Winningham, Sophie Kennedy Clark, Simone Lahbib. |
| Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: PG-13; for some strong language, thematic elements and sexual references. |
| System Details Note: | DVD, NTSC, region 1, anamorphic widescreen (1.78:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1. |
| Language Note: | In English or dubbed French with optional Spanish subtitles and optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH). |
| Awards Note: | Academy Awards, 2014: Nominated for Best Picture, Best Actress (Dench), Best Original Score (Desplat), Best Adapted Screenplay (Coogan and Pope). |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Lee, Philomena > Drama. Sixsmith, Martin > Drama. Hess, Michael A., 1952-1995 > Drama. Teenage mothers > Ireland > Drama. Unmarried mothers > Ireland > Drama. Adoption > Ireland > Drama. Illegitimate children > Ireland > Drama. Journalists > Great Britain > Drama. Lawyers > United States > Drama. Politicians > United States > Drama. Parent and child > Drama. |
Available copies
- 40 of 41 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 1 current hold with 41 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Fort Branch Library | DVD PHI (Text) | 37810435167241 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Albert Carlton - Cashiers Community Library | DVD PHILOMENA (Text) | 39493107519581 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Alleghany Public Library | DVD (Text) | 30664100297651 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Andrews Public Library | DVD PHI (Text) | 80605000896877 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Bordeaux Library | DVD P (Text) | 31781064388521 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Canton Library | DVD P 9482 (Text) | 33115007417071 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Cleveland County Main Library | DVD PHI (Text) | 22281500063677 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Columbus Library | DVD DRAMA PHI (Text) | 31250200059904 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Cumberland Headquarters | DVD P (Text) | 31781061154272 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Etowah Branch | 791.43 P / Feature (Text) | 33258007288025 | Adult Video | Available | - |
