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Natalie Portman Stars as Trailblazing Scientist Rosalind Franklin

5/8/2025

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Natalie Portman is set to portray the brilliant Rosalind Franklin in "Photograph 51," directed by Oscar winner Tom Hooper, at the Cannes market. This powerful film sheds light on Franklin's groundbreaking work in uncovering DNA's structure, while also addressing the challenges she faced in a male-dominated field. FilmNation will finance and manage sales for this important project.

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Story summary

Natalie Portman is set to portray the brilliant Rosalind Franklin in "Photograph 51," directed by Oscar winner Tom Hooper, at the Cannes market. This powerful film sheds light on Franklin's groundbreaking work in uncovering DNA's structure, while also addressing the challenges she faced in a male-dominated field. FilmNation will finance and manage sales for this important project.