ABOVE: Kate Winslet (L) and Saoirse Ronan star in “Ammonite.” (photo courtesy NEON)
Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet and Oscar-nominated actress Saoirse Ronan are already causing Oscar buzz for their romantic period film “Ammonite” and we are getting the first look as to why.
NEON, the film’s distribution company, released the first trailer to “Ammonite” Aug. 25. It also gives a brief description of the film on its website, writing:
“In 1800s England, acclaimed but unrecognized fossil hunter Mary Anning (Kate Winslet) works alone on the rugged Southern coastline. With the days of her famed discoveries behind her, she now searches for common fossils to sell to tourists to support herself and her ailing mother. When a wealthy visitor entrusts Mary with the care of his wife Charlotte Murchison (Saoirse Ronan), she cannot afford to turn his offer down. Proud and relentlessly passionate about her work, Mary initially clashes with her unwelcome guest, but despite the distance between their social class and personalities, an intense bond begins to develop, compelling the two women to determine the true nature of their relationship.”
“Ammonite” is written and directed by Francis Lee — best known for his 2017 gay romance “God’s Own Country” — and also stars Gemma Jones, James McArdle, Alec Secareanu and Fiona Shaw.
The film is produced by See-Saw Films, BFI, BBC Films, Cross City Films and Stage 6 Films.
“Ammonite” opens in theaters Nov. 13.
