Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan movie to close BFI London Film Festival

Ammonite (Neon)

A drama about the love affair between an acclaimed palaeontologist and a young woman recovering from tragedy starring Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan will close the BFI London Film Festival.

The pair star in Ammonite, directed by God’s Own Country filmmaker Francis Lee, which will receive its UK premiere on October 17 (Irish release date is yet to be announced) and will be available to audiences at cinemas across UK with a virtual introduction from Lee and key cast.