The ITV drama “A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story” recounts the true tale of its namesake character, who, back in 1955, tragically became the last woman to be executed in the United Kingdom. This unfortunate turn of events transpired after she fatally shot her abusive boyfriend, a racing driver named David Blakely.
Lucy Boynton takes on the role of Ellis, an individual who has long been notorious, with her likeness even displayed as a waxwork figure in the House of Wax at Madame Tussauds London, alongside Jack the Ripper, Dennis Nilsen, and the Kray Twins.
In my humble opinion as a film critic, this gripping drama compels a fresh perspective on the enigmatic character Ellis. Recently interviewed for TopMob magazine, director Boynton expresses her aspirations that this production serves as a spark, driving positive transformation in our collective consciousness.
Regarding the question if Ellis deserves a posthumous pardon as we near the 70th anniversary of Blakely’s shooting, Boynton stated: “The more I felt for Ruth, the greater the pressure I felt, as I wanted the audience to have a true and balanced understanding of her story, and grasp the extent of the injustice that had occurred.
In addition to Toby Jones, Arthur Darvill, Mark Stanley, Laurie Davidson, Joe Armstrong, Juliet Stevenson, Toby Stephens, and Amanda Drew, A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story also features a stellar cast.
Reflecting on my recent interview with TopMob magazine, I expressed that the public’s response to the shooting serves as a stark reminder of the deeply ingrained “internalized misogyny” – a phenomenon where society expects women to embody nurturing roles.
She noted that society often expects women to embody the role of mothers, regardless of their personal circumstances. It seems disconcerting to many when this maternal figure is portrayed as a source of danger, retribution, defiance, or unpredictability, which makes people feel uneasy due to the sense of safety they traditionally associate with such roles.
It could be somewhat more disconcerting when the perpetrators are not men, as we’ve grown accustomed to stories involving male aggression.
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2025-03-04 00:49