Shooting is to begin in March 2009 in Lennon’s home town of Liverpool.
Taylor-Wood, whose debut short film Love You More was nominated for a prize at this year’s Cannes festival, said she was delighted to be involved in the film.
“I knew ... this was the film I had been looking to direct following Love You More,” she said. “The women in John’s early life truly shaped who he became and the strengths and weaknesses of their relationships are central to this film.”
A contemporary artist whose works include videos and photography, Taylor-Wood was nominated for Britain’s renowned Turner prize in 1997.
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