Lynne Ramsay Reflects on ‘Die My Love’ and Her Cannes Legacy
Filmmaker Lynne Ramsay, known for her emotionally charged and visually striking works, continues to refine her latest film “Die My Love” — at least mentally — even after its divisive reception at Cannes in May.
A Career Intertwined with Cannes
Ramsay has brought each of her films to the Cannes Film Festival, each marked by an intense exploration of human fragility and inner collapse. Her debut, “Ratcatcher” (1999), portrayed a Glasgow boy entangled in grief and drawn toward an uncanny canal. She followed with “Morvern Callar”, where Samantha Morton’s character assumes her deceased lover’s identity after disposing of his body in the Scottish hills.
Bold Explorations of the Human Psyche
Her 2011 drama “We Need to Talk About Kevin” stirred fierce conversation for its portrayal of maternal anguish after a school tragedy. Then came “You Were Never Really Here” (2017), a taut psychological thriller starring Joaquin Phoenix, which earned Ramsay the Best Screenplay award at Cannes.
‘Die My Love’ and Its Divisive Response
After an eight-year hiatus, “Die My Love” arrived with familiar intensity. While the film’s haunting tone and uncompromising style polarized viewers, Ramsay remains introspective about the creative process and the film’s lingering presence in her mind.
“Each film leaves a mark,” Ramsay reflected. “I’m still cutting it — maybe not on the screen, but in my head.”
Author’s Summary: Ramsay’s ongoing reflection on “Die My Love” underscores her enduring connection to Cannes and her pursuit of deeply personal storytelling that defies easy interpretation.