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Miller is refused entry to Hitler’s apartment because it’s "Officers Only
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The story of American photographer Lee Miller, a fashion model who became an acclaimed war correspondent for Vogue magazine during World War II.. Based on "The Lives of Lee Miller," the only authorized biography of Lee Miller’s life, written by her own son, Anthony Penrose, and published in 1985.. " War correspondents were accorded the Captain rank, so, technically, the US Army guard should have granted her admission.. Lee Miller: [Handing a knife to a girl she has just saved from rape] Next time, cut it off..
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The closing credits have some "what happened to" explanations; and some of Lee’s original photos, often alongside the ones which were recreated for the film.. "Lee" accomplishes its vision: To tell the truth of Lee Miller, and thus tell the truth of life, pain, joy, & death, embedded in her photographs. The way the audience gets to see everything through Kate Winslet’s eyes as she uses every single eye movement, mouth/lip wrinkle, breath, more. Love that the film doesn’t have to show the already-known shocking scenes, but WE CAN SEE THEM just by looking at them through Kate’s gaze.
This makes the film so powerful
Lee is not about the war. It’s about a beautiful woman who is also intelligent, genuine, and daring (thus Kate is perfectly cast as Lee Miller). The IMMEASURABLE challenges she faced to seek the truth, then tell the truth by recording these images. The well-known bathtub scene is magical.
The effectiveness of 2 door slams
The careful anticipatory build-up to one of the most iconic images is worth the price alone. The film manages to include some conviviality, as if giving the audience a needed brief respite during this historical moment. Brilliant. There is also some funny "drunk acting" that brings some levity to some of the most horrific circumstances from WWII.I've seen this film 4 times at TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival): 2 public screenings and 2 press & industry screenings, from 4 different spots in the theatre, on purpose.
