Leonora in the Morning Light

This historical drama focuses on the life of Leonora Carrington, a prominent surrealist painter and writer in Mexico. The story follows her journey from war-torn Europe to the jungles of Mexico, depicting her relationships with figures such as Max Ernst, André Breton, and Jean Miró. Central to the narrative is her lifelong struggle with a vivid imagination that frequently leads to severe psychological crises.

The film was directed by Thor Klein and Lena Vurma and is a co-production between Germany, the United Kingdom, Mexico, and Romania. The production involved several companies, including ZDF/Arte and the Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía. Olivia Vinall stars in the title role as Carrington, appearing alongside Alexander Scheer as Max Ernst, Cassandra Ciangherotti as Remedios Varo, and Ryan Gage as Edward James. The supporting cast includes István Téglás and Luis Gerardo Méndez. Released on July 17, 2025, the movie has a runtime of 103 minutes.