12/05/2024
🎬 Ammonite (2020)
Ammonite is a historical drama film directed by Francis Lee, set in the 1840s along the rugged coastline of England. The movie is inspired by the life of Mary Anning, a pioneering paleontologist whose fossil discoveries helped shape our understanding of prehistoric life. Played by Kate Winslet, Mary Anning is a determined and reclusive woman, working tirelessly as a fossil hunter, largely ignored by the male-dominated scientific community of the time.
Her life takes an unexpected turn when she meets Charlotte Murchison, portrayed by Saoirse Ronan, the wife of a wealthy geologist who seeks Mary's expertise. The two women develop a complex and passionate romantic relationship, against the backdrop of the bleak and isolated coastal landscape. As they navigate the boundaries of societal norms, their connection deepens, revealing both their vulnerabilities and desires.