5 Facts about the Film “Die, Love”, by Lynne Ramsay

Die, Love arrives as one of the most talked about films of 2025 on the authorial and critical circuit. The work represents the return of the director Lynne Ramsay to fiction after more than seven years, transforming writer Ariana Harwicz’s intense novel into a visceral, dark and psychologically tension-filled cinematic experience. Jennifer Lawrence’s performance as Grace, faced with motherhood, isolation and mental instability, has been called one of the most daring of her career — and Robert Pattinson’s involvement as Jackson puts the couple at the center of a disturbing and radical drama. Below, see five facts and curiosities that help you understand the behind-the-scenes and particularities of the film.

1. Lynne Ramsay’s return to fiction after eight years with Die, Love

The film marks Lynne Ramsay’s return to fiction cinema after You Were Never Really Here (2017).
The long break between projects reveals the care with which the director chose her new work — and Die, Love demonstrates that she returned with aesthetic and narrative ambition, delving deep into themes such as motherhood, madness and alienation.

2. Production of Die, Love is signed by big names, including Martin Scorsese and Jennifer Lawrence herself

In addition to directing and co-writing, Ramsay had the support of Jennifer Lawrence’s personal producer, and the film is produced by Martin Scorsese, bringing together important names in contemporary cinema. This industry support helps explain the film’s robust budget and visibility — even though it is an authorial work.

3. Premiere and recognition of Morra, Amor at festivals: official selection of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival

Die, Love had its world premiere on May 17, 2025 at the Cannes Film Festival, competing for the Palme d’Or. The fact that such an intense and politically — psychologically — risky production participated in the official selection demonstrates the confidence of critics and curators in the strength of the project and the importance of the theme addressed.

4. A visceral portrait of motherhood and postpartum psychosis — in a tense and disturbing aesthetic

The film refuses easy conclusions. The choice to focus almost exclusively on Grace’s perspective—her internal breakdown, her impulses, desires, and fears—results in a fragmented narrative that is often uncomfortable but also powerful. Ramsay does not seek to offer relief: he uses light, photography and sound to transform the rural house into a mental prison, reinforcing the link between environment and psychological suffering.

5. Intense preparation among actors — including dance scenes and emotional discomfort during filming

During preparation for the role, Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson did dance exercises together — an attempt by the director to create intimacy and tension between the characters. According to reports, Pattinson even stated that he almost had a “mental breakdown” during this free dance scene, due to the intensity and vulnerability required. This type of preparation reveals the commitment of the actors and crew to building an authentic and raw atmosphere, far from glamor — something essential to convey the instability and despair experienced by Grace.