Kate Winslet set to play Vogue model-turned-war correspondent Lee Miller in new biopic that shows her efforts to expose the Nazi party during WWII

13:38 • 29.06.20

Kate Winslet has been announced as the star of a new biopic about Vogue cover model-turned-war correspondent Lee Miller, the Daily Mail reports.  

The film, called Lee, will follow the life and experiences of the photojournalist as she travels to the frontline of World War II and tries to expose the horrific truths of the Nazis. 

Throughout her journey she then comes to realise the truths of her own past.   

The film will be directed by Ellen Kuras who was the cinematographer of Kate’s 2004 hit film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, which also starred Jim Carrey.

New release: Kate Winslet has been announced as the star of a new biopic about Vogue cover model turned war correspondent Lee MillerNoble: The film, called Lee, will follow the life and experiences of the photojournalist as she travels to the frontline of World War II and tries to expose the horrific truths of the NazisPowerful: Miller was among the most important photographers to record the 20th centuryNew beginnings: Living in Hampstead, north London, when the bombing of the city began, Miller decided to embark on a new career in photojournalism as the official war photographer for VogueHidden treasures: After returning to the UK, Miller buried the record of her remarkable life in boxes in the attic of her Sussex home - and they were not found until after her death

 

Kate Winslet set to play Vogue model-turned-war correspondent Lee Miller in new biopic that shows her efforts to expose the Nazi party during WWII