Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan starrer ‘Ammonite’ now has a confirmed date of release in the UK. With cinemas still closed in the UK owing to the pandemic, studio Lionsgate has confirmed that the film will be skipping theatres and have a premium video-on-demand rollout.

The film will now land on digital platforms across the UK on March 26.

The film ‘Ammonite’ is written and directed by ‘God's Own Country’ filmmaker Francis Lee and is loosely inspired by the life of British palaeontologist Mary Anning.

Set in England in the early 1840s, the film follows fossil hunter Mary Anning (Winslet) and housewife Charlotte Murchison (Ronan), who has been sent to convalesce by the sea by her husband, as the two women develop an intense romantic relationship.

The star cast also includes Gemma Jones, Alec Secareanu, James McArdle and Fiona Shaw.

While promoting the movie late last year, Kate Winslet had jokedthat she'd purposefully scheduled the filming of its main sex scene to fall on co-star Saoirse Ronan's birthday, so as to give her "a great memory in her film life". She had said, "I just wanted her to have, frankly, a great memory in her film life, regardless of how the scene played out or the movie turned out. I knew that it would be [great] just because of the experience that we would share together. I knew that it would be very equal."

Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan starrer ‘Ammonite’ now has a confirmed date of release in the UK. With cinemas still closed in the UK owing to the pandemic, studio Lionsgate has confirmed that the film will be skipping theatres and have a premium video-on-demand rollout.

Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan starrer ‘Ammonite’ now has a confirmed date of release in the UK. With cinemas still closed in the UK owing to the pandemic, studio Lionsgate has confirmed that the film will be skipping theatres and have a premium video-on-demand rollout. The film will now land on digital platforms across the UK on March 26. The film ‘Ammonite’ is written and directed by ‘God's Own Country’ filmmaker Francis Lee and is loosely inspired by the life of British palaeontologist Mary Anning. Set in England in the early 1840s, the film follows fossil hunter Mary Anning (Winslet) and housewife Charlotte Murchison (Ronan), who has been sent to convalesce by the sea by her husband, as the two women develop an intense romantic relationship. The star cast also includes Gemma Jones, Alec Secareanu, James McArdle and Fiona Shaw. While promoting the movie late last year, Kate Winslet had jokedthat she'd purposefully scheduled the filming of its main sex scene to fall on co-star Saoirse Ronan's birthday, so as to give her "a great memory in her film life". She had said, "I just wanted her to have, frankly, a great memory in her film life, regardless of how the scene played out or the movie turned out. I knew that it would be [great] just because of the experience that we would share together. I knew that it would be very equal."

Kate Winslet, Saoirse Ronan starrer 'Ammonite' confirms UK release date

Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan starrer ‘Ammonite’ dropped its first trailer today -- a romantic drama that many think will make a buzz at the awards season.&nbsp;

The controversial romantic drama is about a paleontologist and fossil hunter Mary Anning, played by Kate Winslet, whose discoveries were often overlooked during her life in the early 19th century.&nbsp;

The film explores Mary Anning’s romance with another woman, played by Saoirse Ronan.&nbsp;

Directed by Francis Lee, the film has already started courting controversy as Mary’s family member Barbara told Telegraph: “I do not believe there is any evidence to back up portraying her as a gay woman.”

While another relative, Lorraine Anning, disagreed saying that “as long as it’s well presented and tastefully done” then it doesn’t matter.

Meanwhile, Francis Lee defended the decision on Twitter writing: “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?”

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Earlier this year, Lee also stated that “it’s not a biopic” but is inspired by Anning’s life and also his research into same-sex female relationships of the period."

Watch trailer:

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He said, "The idea of two women actually in a relationship together was just not a thought anybody ever had within society."

'Ammonite' was set to premiere at this year’s Cannes film festival but will now receive its first screening next month as part of this year’s Toronto film festival.&nbsp;

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Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan starrer ‘Ammonite’ dropped its first trailer today -- a romantic drama that many think will make a buzz at the awards season. The controversial romantic drama is about a paleontologist and fossil hunter Mary Anning, played by Kate Winslet, whose discoveries were often overlooked during her life in the early 19th century.

Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan starrer ‘Ammonite’ dropped its first trailer today -- a romantic drama that many think will make a buzz at the awards season. The controversial romantic drama is about a paleontologist and fossil hunter Mary Anning, played by Kate Winslet, whose discoveries were often overlooked during her life in the early 19th century. The film explores Mary Anning’s romance with another woman, played by Saoirse Ronan. Directed by Francis Lee, the film has already started courting controversy as Mary’s family member Barbara told Telegraph: “I do not believe there is any evidence to back up portraying her as a gay woman.” While another relative, Lorraine Anning, disagreed saying that “as long as it’s well presented and tastefully done” then it doesn’t matter. Meanwhile, Francis Lee defended the decision on Twitter writing: “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?” Nirvana's 'Something in the Way' becomes best-selling song after featuring in 'Batman' trailer Earlier this year, Lee also stated that “it’s not a biopic” but is inspired by Anning’s life and also his research into same-sex female relationships of the period." Watch trailer: He said, "The idea of two women actually in a relationship together was just not a thought anybody ever had within society." 'Ammonite' was set to premiere at this year’s Cannes film festival but will now receive its first screening next month as part of this year’s Toronto film festival. When Kate Winslet was recognised as Rose from 'Titanic' by a man in India in Himalayas 'Ammonite' will be released on November 13. 2020 Emmy Awards: Meet the Best Director Drama nominees Dwayne Johnson to Akshay Kumar: Meet the World's Highest Paid Actors

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Kate Winslet, Saoirse Ronan starrer 'Ammonite' confirms UK release date

Watch trailer: Kate Winslet, Saoirse Ronan romance each other in 'Ammonite’