The Lady (2011 film)

The Lady is a work of filmmaker Luc Besson on the life of Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi, who was for political reasons, a total of 15 years under house arrest, as well as their tragic marriage.

The film has been shown 12 September 2011 at the Toronto International Film Festival, in Germany, he launched on April 5, 2012.

Background

Michelle Yeoh brought this project to Luc Besson, because she judged him that he had previously directed films about strong women. Luc Besson took on the project, but also frankly confessed some doubts about one, if he had as a writer in the early stages of his career can implement.

During the filming was announced that Aung San Suu Kyi's house arrest had just been lifted. Michelle Yeoh even received permission to visit.

Although she was always delicate, has Michelle Yeoh taken this role anyway. When asked about their commitment to this film, she described it as an " incredible love story " ( " an incredible love story" ) against the backdrop of political turmoil.

Reception

Paris Match joined the assessment of the leading lady, ruling it were an extraordinary love story between Aung San Suu Kyi's late husband Michael Aris and a woman who sacrifices her personal happiness for her people.

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