2021 · 121 min · Drama, Psychological
The Lost Daughter is Maggie Gyllenhaal's acclaimed directorial debut, starring Olivia Colman as a professor on a solo vacation in Greece who becomes obsessed with a young mother, triggering memories of her own fraught experience of motherhood. Based on Elena Ferrante's novella and also starring Jessie Buckley, the film received Academy Award nominations for both actresses.
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Yes — it's adapted from Elena Ferrante's 2006 novella of the same name. Ferrante is best known for her Neapolitan quartet, which inspired My Brilliant Friend.
Olivia Colman stars as the present-day Leda. Jessie Buckley plays young Leda in flashbacks. The film also features Dakota Johnson, Ed Harris, and Peter Sarsgaard.
Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley both received Oscar nominations for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress respectively. Maggie Gyllenhaal won Best Adapted Screenplay at Venice.
Maggie Gyllenhaal directed the film in her directorial debut. It was both a critical and commercial success, establishing her as a significant directorial voice.