Ronan Day-Lewis’s debut film, Anemone , is a dark, emotional journey into generational trauma. It also just happens to star his father, Daniel Day-Lewis, in the venerated actor’s first film in eight years. How did Day-Lewis the younger go from scampering around sets to running a production of his own? Here are some key moviegoing moments from the director’s early days.

First movie you saw in theaters?

The first movie I remember seeing was Finding Nemo , but I’m sure I saw something else before that — it was either that or The Incredibles . I rewatched Finding Nemo recently and it’s a masterpiece, honestly.

First movie you bought?

Either the first or the second Harry Potter film.

First favorite movie?

I watched Whale Rider when I was around 5, and that made a big impre

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