Lee

Drama, History | Directed by Ellen Kuras | See in theatres

Kate Winslet delivers a superb performance as Lee Miller, a trailblazing former model turned photographer who defied the sexist norms of her time. Miller was one of the first female war correspondents to document the brutal realities of the Nazi occupation. Her iconic photograph of bathing in Hitler’s former apartment and the first chilling images of liberated concentration camps are powerful symbols of the time. Despite the disturbing subject matter, this film is a poignant tribute to women’s courage and determination, and a stark reminder of the devastation of war. A twist at the end adds to the intrigue of Miller’s personal history. Well worth a watch, despite the language and some nudity early on in the film. (Reviewed by Fay Foster)