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Lucy Wigley

‘Midlife crisis is not a bad thing’: Hamnet director Chloé Zhao reframes ageing and urges women to stop carrying life’s burdens alone

Chloé Zhao at the 83rd Annual Golden Globes held at The Beverly Hilton.

Hamnet is the film everyone is talking about, with interest rising after it was awarded two Golden Globes at the awards on January 12. All eyes are now turning to how it will perform at the Oscars.

Director Chloé Zhao recently appeared on Woman's Hour - not only did she discuss the movie, but also spoke openly about her experience of what she calls a "midlife crisis".

Reframing the experience as something positive, 43-year-old Chloé shares the way Jessie Buckley (Agnes Shakespeare in the film), helped her process her feelings.

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