AMMONITE (2020) - Lesbian Interest Film - Mary and Charlotte

Mary and Charlotte

Ammonite (2020) is a lesbian interest film (IMDb 6.7) set in Southern England in the 1840's (Lyme Regis) that tells of the love story between Mary Anning and Charlotte Murchison, real life people who lived in the 19th century.  While Mary and Charlotte were known to be friends and had a close relationship, there is however, no evidence that they were lovers in real life.

In Ammonite the plot revolves around Mary (Kate Winslet), a fossil hunter and early paleontologist who ekes out her living selling marine fossils to tourists in order to support herself and her ailing mother Molly (Gemma Jones).

Mary and Charlotte Collecting Fossils on the Beach

When Mary receives an offer to host Charlotte (Saoirse Ronan), the wife of a wealthy man while she recuperates by the sea Mary cannot turn it down. Initially Mary and Charlotte clash but over time they begin to forge an intense bond despite their differences in class and personalities. 

Mary and Charlotte Cleaning Fossils

Mary and Charlotte Fall in Love in Ammonite (2020)

In the end Mary and Charlotte are compelled to determine the true nature of their relationship and as such the film is worth the watch for those interested in lesbian interest movies. 

Mary and Charlotte Kiss in Ammonite (2020)

The mood of Ammonite is grounded in stark virtually monochromatic landscapes and stoicism. So much meaning in the film is conveyed in subtext and body language. While Ammonite has many similarities with the film Portrait of a Lady on Fire they are very different movies in tone and treatment. You be the judge which you prefer the most.

Kate Winslet (as Mary)

Saoirse Ronan (as Charlotte)

Read more about Ammonite on IMDb

Country of Origin: England. UK

Genre: Drama

Language: English

Subtitles: None

Runtime: 2.16 minute Trailer

Initial Release: November 2020

Director: Frances Lee

Screenplay: Frances Lee

Tags: #ammonite 


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Ammonite Film on Wikipedia
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