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Leonora in the Morning Light

Leonora in the Morning Light

Synopsis

The story of British artist Leonora Carrington, recognized as the key female Surrealist painter, and her creative and personal experiences in France, Spain and Mexico.
Based on the bestselling novel 'Leonora' by Elena Poniatowska.
Official Selection Guadalajara International Film Festival 2025 - World premiere
Official Selection Munich International Film Festival 2025

Details

Year
2025
Type of project
Features
Running time
104 min
Director
Thor Klein
Producer
Lena Vurma
Co-Producer
James Heath, Simon Ofenloch
Editor
Matthieu Taponier
Screenwriter
Elena Poniatowska (novel)
Director of Photography
Tudor Vladimir Panduru
Production Designer
Nohemi Gonzalez
Principal cast
Olivia Vinall, Alexander Scheer, Ryan Gae, Cassandra Ciangherotti

Genre

Drama

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Supported by BFI UK Global Screen Fund (UK)

Germany, Mexico, Romania, UK co-production

A Dragonfly Films (DE), ZDF/Arte (DE), Meli Melo Cultura & Piano (MX), Digital Cube (RO), Mallinson Television Productions in collaboration with Skye Films (UK) production.

MTP - Mallinson Television Productions

James Heath
Trinity House
29 Lynedoch Street
Glasgow
G3 6EF

Sales Company

Indie Sales

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