Olivia Colman on the importance of truthful portrayals of motherhood

Olivia Colman (Ian West/PA)

Olivia Colman has spoken of the importance of more truthful portrayals of parenthood in cinema, saying: “Motherhood is not a new thing has been invented recently.”

The Oscar-winning actress stars in new film The Lost Daughter as literature professor Leda, who is on a solo beach holiday in Greece when she becomes fascinated by a young mother, played by Dakota Johnson.