The Education of Jane Cumming is a 2026 period drama film directed by Sophie Heldman, co-written by Heldman and Flora Nicholson and Sophie Heldman and based on the book Scotch Verdict by Lillian Faderman. It stars Nicholson, Clare Dunne, Mia Tharia, Fiona Shaw, and Sadie Shimmin.
The film had its world premiere at the Panorama section of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival on 15 February 2026.
The story is based on the real life story of Marianne Woods and Jane Pirie who were accused of lesbianism in Scotland in the 19th Century.
The film is co-written by Flora Nicholson and Sophie Heldman, with Heldman directing the film and Nicholson also a member of the lead cast. It is adapted from the book, Scotch Verdict by Lillian Faderman. The story was also the inspiration for Lillian Hellman's 1934 play The Children's Hour.
It is a British, German and Swiss co-production. It is produced by Paul Welsh with Bettina Brokemper of Heimatfilm and Karin Koch of Dschoint Ventschr Filmproduktion. Alongside Flora Nicholson, Charlie Murphy is also in the lead cast. Funding also came from the UK Global Screen Fund.
Principal photography took place in Edinburgh, Scotland in April 2025.
The Education of Jane Cumming premiered at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival on 15 February 2026.