Lynne Ramsay Discusses Ongoing Work on ‘Die My Love’
Lynne Ramsay, director of Die My Love, continues to refine the film mentally even after its Cannes debut. She shares insights on the editing process, the festival's reception, and how she determines when a movie feels complete.
Ramsay’s Cannes Film History
All of Ramsay’s films, known for their intense, poetic focus on fractured psyches, have premiered at Cannes:
- Ratcatcher (1999): Follows a poor Glasgow boy haunted by personal tragedy and an unsettling canal.
- Morvern Callar: Features Samantha Morton playing a woman who takes credit for her dead boyfriend’s manuscript after dismembering him and hiding his body in the Scottish mountains.
- We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011): Explores the psychological aftermath for a mother, played by Tilda Swinton, after her son attacks his school with a bow and arrow.
- You Were Never Really Here (2017): A tightly controlled thriller about a PTSD-afflicted mercenary, starring Joaquin Phoenix; it won Best Screenplay at Cannes.
Reception of ‘Die My Love’ at Cannes 2025
Ramsay’s first film in eight years, Die My Love, sparked varied reactions along the Croisette after its premiere in May 2025, signaling a divisive impact among audiences and critics alike.
“Die My Love rippled divisive aftershocks along the Croisette this past May.”
Ramsay remains deeply involved in shaping the film’s final form, demonstrating her commitment to her distinct storytelling style.
Author's Summary
Lynne Ramsay continues to mentally shape her latest film, Die My Love, after Cannes, maintaining her signature focus on fractured psyches and provocative storytelling.