Sean Connery documentary to be directed by his granddaughter
Sir Sean Connery’s life is to be the subject of a major documentary directed by his granddaughter, French filmmaker Stephanie Renouvin. Titled *Sean Connery: The Untold Story*, it will draw on footage from the family archive and is being developed by Paris-based production company CAPA.
Renouvin previously made *Madame Sean Connery*, about her painter grandmother Micheline Roquebrune, and used clips of Connery expressing his love for his wife. CAPA deputy director Sally Blake said Connery’s international appeal and Renouvin’s family connection give the film a strong foundation in France. The announcement follows news that the Sean Connery Foundation plans to open a film institute in Edinburgh, his home city.
- Connery’s granddaughter is directing a documentary about his life.
- The film will use footage from the family archive.
- A foundation linked to his estate plans an Edinburgh film institute.
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Sir Sean Connery was a Scottish actor who became one of the world's most famous film stars. He is best known for playing James Bond in the 1960s, but had a long and varied career in film, theatre and television throughout his life.
Connery died in 2020 at the age of 90, and his passing sparked renewed interest in his life and work. His family and various cultural organisations have since begun pursuing projects to document and celebrate his legacy and contributions to cinema.
Edinburgh, Connery's home city, has particular significance to his story and memory. Various initiatives exploring his connection to Scottish culture and film represent broader efforts to preserve and present the legacies of major figures in entertainment.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “It is grandpa Bond! Granddaughter’s new film tribute to Sir Sean Connery”.