There's no evidence that the real Mary Anning was straight. But her relationships with women were incredibly intense, per her letters, so it's not much of a stretch to make the dramatic choice that the director Francis Lee did. As he said on Twitter, "After seeing queer history be routinely 'straightened' throughout culture, and given a historical figure where there is no evidence whatsoever of a heterosexual relationship, is it not permissible to view that person within another context?"
Yes, Murchison and her husband were close friends of Anning towards the end of her life. It was that friendship that Francis Lee thinks gave him permission to turn them into lesbians. There is no proof that they had such a relationship, but it works in the movie. Mary Anning did marry at some point in her life.
Yes.
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- How long is Ammonite?1 hour and 57 minutes
- When was Ammonite released?November 13, 2020
- What is the IMDb rating of Ammonite?6.5 out of 10
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- What is the plot of Ammonite?1840s England, acclaimed but overlooked fossil hunter Mary Anning and a young woman sent to convalesce by the sea develop an intense relationship, altering both of their lives forever.
- How much did Ammonite earn at the worldwide box office?$1.11 million
- How much did Ammonite earn at the US box office?$161,000
- What is Ammonite rated?R
- What genre is Ammonite?Drama, Historical Drama, Historical, and Romance
- How many awards has Ammonite won?3 awards
- How many awards has Ammonite been nominated for?36 nominations
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