Loving Highsmith
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Loving Highsmith (2022)

12A
14/04/2023 (GB)
Documentary
1h 24m

The lives and loves of Patricia Highsmith

Overview

The story of the life, loves and work of US writer Patricia Highsmith (1921-95), told through her unpublished diaries, her own voice and that of those who knew her, both family and close friends.

  • Eva VitijaDirector, Writer
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Revenue

    $46,172

Keywords

  • biography
  • writer's block
  • lesbian relationship
  • lgbt
  • portrait of an artist
  • female writer
  • usa literature
  • lesbian

Top Billed Cast

Gwendoline Christie

Gwendoline Christie

Patricia Highsmith (voice)

Annina Butterworth

Annina Butterworth

Self - Narrator (voice)

Marijane Meaker

Self - Writer / Highsmith's Friend

Courtney Coates Blackman

Self - Highsmith's Relative

Judy Coates

Self - Highsmith's Relative

Dan Coates

Self - Highsmith's Relative

Monique Buffet

Self - Former Teacher / Highsmith's Friend

Tabea Blumenschein

Tabea Blumenschein

Self - Actress / Highsmith's Friend

Kaey Kihl

Self

Malte Göbel

Self

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