Director Lynne Ramsay continues to refine her latest film, Die My Love, even after its premiere at Cannes. Known for her intense, psychological storytelling centered on fractured individuals, Ramsay has brought every film she’s made to the festival.
Ramsay’s Cannes Journey
1999: Debut Ratcatcher, a poignant story of a boy in Glasgow drawn to a mysterious canal amid personal loss.
Morvern Callar: Samantha Morton portrays a woman adopting her deceased boyfriend’s manuscript after a grim act in the Scottish mountains.
We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011): Explores the aftermath of a school shooting committed by a disturbed boy, focusing on his mother’s psychological trauma (Tilda Swinton).
You Were Never Really Here (2017): A taut mercenary-with-PTSD thriller starring Joaquin Phoenix, which won Ramsay the Cannes Best Screenplay award.
Reactions to 'Die My Love'
The film, Ramsay’s first in eight years, sparked mixed responses at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, igniting debate among audiences and critics alike.
"Die My Love rippled divisive aftershocks along the Croisette."
Director’s Approach to Editing
Ramsay remains deeply involved in shaping the film, editing it continually in her mind even post-screening, ensuring the narrative and emotional impact meet her vision.
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