In 1950s London, a renowned dressmaker's meticulous lifestyle begins drastically changing as his relationship with his young muse intensifies.
Acting
Day-Lewis's final role, Krieps matches him bite for bite
Direction
PTA's most intimate film, every frame is haute couture
Score
Jonny Greenwood's strings haunt like a beautiful fever dream
Director
Paul Thomas Anderson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Daniel Day-Lewis helped sew the New Year's Eve dress Reynolds works on, and learned to sew from the film's costume designer. He also wrote Reynolds' sister Cyril as a character, then suggested Lesley Manville.
The film is loosely inspired by British couturier Norman Hartnell and the obsessive, controlling relationships common in mid-century fashion houses. Reynolds' 'kiss me before I'm sick' line references Hartnell's actual habit.
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