After an eight-year absence from film, Daniel Day-Lewis, the three-time Academy Award winner known for My Left Foot, There Will Be Blood and Lincoln, has made his long-awaited return to cinema.
He stars in Anemone, a new film directed by his 27-year-old son, Ronan Day-Lewis, who is also the grandson of playwright Arthur Miller. Father and son co-wrote the screenplay, creating a unique artistic and family partnership that has drawn widespread attention.
The pair appeared together at the Megaron Concert Hall in Athens for the film’s European premiere, where they spoke to Greek film journalist Thodoris Koutsogiannopoulos on the MEGA TV show Buongiorno.
“A Pure Joy”: Daniel Day-Lewis on Their Collaboration
Speaking about his experience filming with his son, Day-Lewis reflected: “It became clear to me very early that Ronan is capable of taking care of himself. I was less capable of protecting him than anyone else, even though I’m his father.” “But if I had to describe what I gained from this, it was pure joy. ” “The subject of the film may be quite dark, but working together was an absolute delight. The time I spent with Ronan was very special.”
The actor also mentioned his long-standing ties with Greece, saying he often spends time with close friends he has known for more than 35 years and helps support screenings that benefit the local “Open Door” center.
Ronan Day-Lewis: “It Was an Inspiring Experience”
Director Ronan Day-Lewis also spoke about the experience of working with his father: “I definitely felt awe. We filmed some monologue scenes by the end of the first week, and watching his performance was extraordinary. Being in the same room with him, directing him—it was inspiring.”
A Family Affair That Marks a New Chapter
Anemone marks a new chapter in the career of one of cinema’s most respected actors, as well as the promising beginning of a filmmaker continuing the family’s artistic legacy.
With Daniel Day-Lewis returning to the screen under the direction of his son, Anemone represents not only a cinematic event but also a celebration of creativity across generations.
