On Chesil Beach

Keeping the Faith

When Ronit (Rachel Weisz) returns to London in Disobedience, she re-discovers the closed-off Jewish Orthodox world in which she grew up. We take a look at the rich history and traditions of that world.

The Many Worlds of Naomi Alderman

From sexuality in Orthodox Judaism to female power in speculative science fiction, Naomi Alderman makes fascinatingly complex worlds feel real and universal.

Sebastián Lelio Filmmaker Letter

Read the filmmaker letter from Disobedience's director/co-writer Sebastián Lelio

From Stage to Screen

Director Dominic Cooke embraces his new role as filmmaker by bringing Ian McEwan's acclaimed novel On Chesil Beach to the screen. We highlight other distinguished directors who stepped off the stage and onto a film set.

Music of the Heart

Virtuoso violinist Esther Yoo plays the actual music that Florence (Saoirse Ronan) appears to bow in On Chesil Beach. We look at other great films in which classical musicians have added a resonant emotional layer.

Q&A with Esther Yoo

We talk to Esther Yoo, the renowned violinist who brings to life the inner soul of Saoirse Ronan's character in On Chesil Beach.