Leonie

– In the lush tradition of the glorious films of Merchant and Ivory, comes the true life story of Leon..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.80 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 42 Minutes
Release Year:
2010
Leonie (2010)

In the lush tradition of the glorious films of Merchant and Ivory, comes the true life story of Leonie Gilmour (Emily Mortimer), whose life crossed continents, wars and cultures, embodied with courage and passion in search of art and freedom. A tender and inspiring story of a remarkable woman who nurtures the amazing artistic talent of her son who has only one way to succeed and one person to guide him, as he grows into the world renown artist, Isamu Noguchi.

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Leonie (2010) - Trailer

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Director:

Hisako Matsui

Writer:

Masayo Duus (biography), Hisako Matsui (screenplay), David Wiener (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Emily Mortimer, Shidô Nakamura, Christina Hendricks, Mieko Harada

Plot:

A film about the life and relationships of the early 20th century American educator, editor, and journalist Leonie Gilmour, the mother of the acclaimed artist and architect Isamu Noguchi.

Gross profit:

$53,692

Production:

Monterey Media

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
42%
Metacritic:
40%