How director Eva Husson embraced the frank sexuality and nudity of ‘Mothering Sunday’

There was a particular scene in “Mothering Sunday,” adapted from Graham Swift’s 2016 novel by screenwriter Alice Birch, that convinced director Eva Husson she had to do the film. It may have been the greatest challenge that the role posed.” Josh O’Connor and Odessa Young in the movie “Mothering Sunday.” “Mothering Sunday” is, in itself, nuanced. A lot of times it’s not passionate — it’s just naked people talking, and it’s completely fine.” Eva Husson, top left, directs actors Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù and Odessa Young on the set of the movie “Mothering Sunday.” Still, filming the sequence caused some anxiety for O’Connor, who credits Husson and Young with helping him feel comfortable. And, also, at the end of the day, it is what we signed up for.” Olivia Colman, left, and Odessa Young in the movie “Mothering Sunday.” Although “Mothering Sunday” takes place in historical time periods, Husson didn’t approach the film like a traditional British period piece.