Lynne Ramsay on Editing "Die My Love"
Lynne Ramsay, director of Die My Love, discusses her ongoing process of editing the film since its screening at Cannes and reflects on the festival's reception.
Ramsay's Cannes History
All of Ramsay’s films, known for their intense psychological depth and unique tone, have premiered at Cannes:
- Ratcatcher (1999) — Follows an impoverished Glasgow boy drawn toward a mysterious canal amid personal tragedy.
- Morvern Callar — Features Samantha Morton taking control over her deceased boyfriend’s manuscript after disposing of his body in the Scottish mountains.
- We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011) — Explores the mental unraveling of a mother (Tilda Swinton) after her son commits a school shooting.
- You Were Never Really Here (2017) — A concise thriller starring Joaquin Phoenix as a PTSD-stricken mercenary, which earned Ramsay the Best Screenplay award at Cannes.
"Die My Love" Controversy
Ramsay’s first film in eight years, Die My Love, sparked polarized reactions during its premiere on the Croisette in May, continuing her tradition of provoking strong audience responses.
"Die My Love" director Lynne Ramsay talks cuts since Cannes, reception at the festival, and how she knows when a movie is finished.
Summary
Lynne Ramsay’s films deeply explore fractured psyches, and her latest work, Die My Love, continues to challenge audiences with its emotional intensity and enduring creative process.
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