We loved Francis Lee’s debut film God’s Own Country, so much so that we wrote about a book about it. In this episode we discussed God’s Own Country and Ammonite, two films that are somewhat the antithesis of each other, to uncover how they explore class, sex, intimacy, and labour.
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Bright Young Things: Josh O’Connor is ready to be vulnerable
We take an in-depth look at the career of rising star Josh O’Connor who plays Johnny Saxby in God’s Own Country, his performance in the film, and talk to the actor about both.
Director Francis Lee on the craft behind God’s Own Country
We interview director Francis Lee talks about the technical aspects of making his first feature, from sound to camera movement to editing.
Behind the Lens: Introducing God’s Own Country cinematographer Joshua James Richards
Cinematographer Joshua James Richards talks adapting to a director’s vision and creating a sense of place in God’s Own Country and The Rider. This is an excerpt from our ebook God’s Own Country: A Special Issue, which is available for purchase here.
Director Francis Lee and stars Josh O’Connor and Alec Secareanu on making God’s Own Country
Writer-director Francis Lee, who won the Sundance World Dramatic Grand Jury Prize for Directing, discusses his feature debut, God’s Own Country, a touching story of first love, with its two stars, Josh O’Connor and Alec Secareanu.
Review: God’s Own Country is a swoon-worthy romance
Francis Lee’s feature debut, God’s Own Country, is a moving coming-of-age story and a swoon-worthy romance about small gestures that signal major changes. This review of God’s Own Country is an excerpt from our ebook God’s Own Country: A Special Issue, which is available for purchase here.